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ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual
Extend high quality DVI Video, Audio and USB
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ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. Sun is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Unix is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laborat
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FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15
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ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seg
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Table of Contents Contents 1. Specifications ............................................................................................................................... ............................................... 6 2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 One-to-One Configuration.......................................................
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ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual 1. Specifications ServSwitch Agility Casing (w x h x d): 198mm (7.92”) x 44mm (1.76”) x 120mm (4.8”) Construction: 1U compact case, robust metal design Weight: 0.75kg (1.65lbs) Mount kits: Rack mount kits: Single (RMK2004) or dual units (RMK2004-2) per 1U slot. VESA monitor / wall mount chassis kit: RMKVESA Input Power: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 0.5A, Output Power: 5VDC 12.5W Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Approvals: CE, FCC ServSwit
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Introduction Thank you for choosing the ServSwitch Agility range which represents a major advancement in the capabilities of digital extenders and switches. By encoding high quality DVI video, audio and USB connections into Internet Protocol (IP) messages, ServSwitch Agility offers highly advanced and flexible signal switching capabilities. Our extensive knowledge of interfacing techniques and high speed networking has allowed us to develop new ways to break the chains
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ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual 2.3 Mixing ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual units It is possible to mix ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual transmitters and receivers on a network, with the provision that standard Agility units do not support dual link DVI video signals or fiber optic links. 2.4 ServSwitch Agility/Dual and ServSwitch iPath Where multiple Agility units are used on a network, we have developed the ServSwitch iPath manager to allow comprehensive and secure central control
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 ServSwitch Agility unit features The ServSwitch Agility units are housed within durable, metallic enclosures with most connectors situated at the rear panel - only the Ethernet ports are situated at the front panel. 2.5.1 ServSwitch Agility local transmitter unit The smart front faces feature the operation indicators as shown in Figure 2-3: LOCAL ™ ServSwitch Agility BL AC K BO XK VMoI P EXTENDE R NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR Indicators Gigabit These six indicators clearly
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ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual 2.5.2 ServSwitch Agility remote receiver unit The smart front faces feature the operation indicators as shown in Figure 2-5: REMOTE ™ ServSwitch Agility BL AC K BO XK VMoI P EXTENDE R NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR Indicators Gigabit These six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation: Ethernet • NET On whe n v a l i d ne t w or k l i n k i s p r ese n t . port F lashes when the unit is in error. • S E R On whe n t he A UX (se r i a
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.6 ServSwitch Agility Dual unit features The ServSwitch Agility Dual units are housed within durable, metallic enclosures with most connectors situated at the rear panel - the Ethernet and fiber are situated on the front panels. 2.6.1 ServSwitch Agility Dual local transmitter unit The smart front faces feature the operation indicators as shown in Figure 2-7: ™ ServSwitchAgilityDual BL AC K BO XK VMoI P EXTENDER LOCAL NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR Reserved Fiber Gigabit module
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ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual 2.6.2 ServSwitch Agility Dual remote receiver unit The smart front faces feature the operation indicators as shown in Figure 2-9: ™ ServSwitchAgilityDual BL AC K BO XK VMoI P EXTENDER REMOTE NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR Reserved Fiber Gigabit module Ethernet slot port Indicators These six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation: • NET On whe n v a l i d ne t w or k l i n k i s p r ese n t . Flashes when the unit is in error. • S E R
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.7 What‘s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. 2.7.2 ServSwitch Agility Remote Unit Package 2.7.1 ServSwitch Agility Local Unit Package (ACR1000A-R) (ACR1000A-T) • Ser vS wi t c h A g i l i t y loca l tr a n s m i tt er u n i t • Ser vS wi t c h A g i l i t y r emo t e r ec eiv er u n i t • Po wer ad ap t er a nd po wer c or d • Po wer ad
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1 2 INDOOR LINE IN/ LINE IN/ OPTIONS USE ONLY LINE OUT LINE O DVI-D AUX MIC IN MIC IN 1 2 5V 2.5A SER CONSOLE USER CO ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual 3. Installation 3.1 Mounting There are three main mounting methods: • Vi a t he (4 ) s u ppl ied se l f -ad hes iv e r u bbe r f ee t • Vi a op t ion a l r ac k mo u n t b r ac k e ts • Vi a t he op t ion a l VESA mo u n t i n g b r ac k e t 3.1.1 Rack Brackets The optional brackets (plus four screws), enable the unit to be
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Chapter 3: Installation 3.1.2 Using the VESA Mounting Bracket The optional mounting bracket conforms to the VESA mounting standard and so can be used to mount a ServSwitch Agility unit directly to the rear of most video display units. The bracket can also be fixed directly to a wall or other solid surface using appro- priate screws or bolts. 1 Orientate the bracket against the rear of the video display so that its small folded-in tabs are lowermost. See Figure 3-2. VESA Rear panel of video di
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DVI-D COMP ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual 3.2 Connections Installation involves linking the ServSwitch Agility local transmitter unit to various ports on the host computer, while the ServSwitch Agility remote receiver unit is attached to your peripherals. 3.2.1 Local Video Link The ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual units support DVI digital video signals and so use DVI-D video connectors throughout. • Se r vS wi t c h A g i l i t y mode l s ca n s u ppor t a s i n g le h i g h
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DVI-D-1 DVI-D-2 COMPUTER DVI-D-2 DVI-D-1 COMPUTER Chapter 3: Installation 3.2.1.2 To make a single video link on ServSwitch Agility Dual Use either a standard DVI-D cable (or optionally a Dual Link DVI-D cable) to connect the primary video port of the computer system to the DVI-D-1 connector of the ServSwitch Agility Dual. For dual link connections, a similar dual link cable must also be used at the remote unit. 1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the ServSwitch Agilit
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IN OUT LINE OUT LINE IN COMPUTER DVI-D-1 AUX ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual 3.2.2 Local Audio Links The ServSwitch Agility (and Agility Dual) units support two way stereo digital sound so that you can use a microphone as well as speakers. 3.2.2.1 To make audio links on ServSwitch Agility 1 Connect an audio link cable between the LINE OUT socket on the Local unit rear panel and the speaker output (line out) socket of the host computer. See Figure 3-6. Speaker (line out) link from host co
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2 1 OPTIONS 1 2 Chapter 3: Installation 3.2.3 Local USB Link The ServSwitch Agility (and Agility Dual) units act as USB 2.0 hubs and so can provide four sockets at the Remote unit with only a single connection at the Local unit. 1 Connect the type B connector on a USB cable to the USB port on the Local unit rear panel. See Figure 3-8. USB link from host computer Figure 3-8. Connect the USB link cable to Local unit socket. 2 Connect the type A connector of the cable to a vacant USB socket on t
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AUX ServSwitch Agility and Agility Dual 3.2.4 Local AUX Port The AUX port is an RS232 serial port that allows extension of RS232 signals up to a baud rate of 115200. The port has software flow control, but no hardware flow control. 1 Ensure that power is removed from the ServSwitch Agility unit. 2 Connect a suitable serial ‘null-modem’ cable (see Appendix D for pin-out) between a vacant serial port on your computer and the AUX port on the right hand side of the ServSwitch Agility rear panel
