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Put your CPUs or ServSwitch KVM switches where you want them!
» Hubs combine 6 or 12 extender units
in just one box.
» Put your keyboard, monitor, and mouse up
to 1000 feet (304.8 m) away from a CPU or
ServSwitch. If you only need extensions up
to 150 feet (45.7 m), use ACUMREM.
» Audio, dual-access, switching, serial,
and bidirectional stereo options available.
» The hubs feature built-in surge protection,
with a clamping voltage rated up to 15 volts.
» Fully adjustable video equalization.
FEATURES
When you want to link multiple computers to multiple dedicated
stations, consider a Rackmount ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM
Extender Hub. Just install an extender hub where your CPUs are,
then attach the CPUs to the hub with short extension cables.
Next, run inexpensive CAT5 twisted-pair cabling from the hub to
smaller, distributed remote units that you’ll plug your user-station
equipment into.
We offer seven varieties of extender hubs.
The 6- and 12-port standard models (ACU1006RA and
ACU1012RA) carry KVM signals only and support only one user
station per CPU.
A 6-port dual-access model (ACU1006DRA) supports local user
stations that contend with the remote stations for access to the
corresponding CPUs.
To transmit RS-232 serial data between the CPUs and the remote
stations, choose the 6-port serial model (ACU1006SRA).
Or select the 6-port dual-access serial model (ACU1006DSRA).
It supports a local user station and transmits RS-232 to the remote
station.
To provide bidirectional stereo audio across the link on all ports,
select the 6-port serial model (ACU1006VRA).
And finally, a 6-port serial model (ACU1006DVRA) provides both
dual access and bidirectional stereo audio. It enables you to attach
two workstations to each CPU—one local and one remote.
To go with the hubs, we offer eight types of remote units.
Unless otherwise stated, remote units are capable of resolutions of
1600 x 1280 at 200 feet (61 m), 1280 x 1024 at 300 feet (91.4 m),
or 1024 x 768 at 1000 feet (304.8 m).
A standard standalone model (ACUREM) works with each active
port on ACU1006RA, ACU1012RA, and ACU1006DRA hubs.
OVERVIEW
Diagram Format
Rule Size: 0.018
Local KVM Station
for Monitoring and
Maintenance
ServSwitch (KV3108SA-R5), Connected
via ServSwitch CPU Cable
6-Port Dual-Access Rackmount
ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender
(ACU1006DRA)
CPUs Connected via Coax CPU
Cable for CAT5 KVM Extenders
(EHN230)
CAT5 Unshielded
100-MHz Solid
Bulk Cable
(EYN840A)
Remote KVM Stations
Remote KVM Stations
CAT5 Micro Extender
Remote Unit (ACUMREM)
CAT5 Micro Extender
Remote Unit (ACUMREM)
A serial standalone model (ACUSREM) is available for each active
port on the ACU1006SRA and ACU1006DSRA hubs.
For shorter distances (up to 150 ft. [45.7 m]), select the smaller
standalone micro model (ACUMREM). Use it with our ACU1006RA,
ACU1012RA, and ACU1006DRA hubs only.
Choose the standalone serial model (ACUVREM) for bidirec tional
stereo audio. It can be used with each active port on our
ACU1006VRA and ACU1006DVRA hubs.
A second standalone micro model (ACUWREM) is avail able with
serial and bidirect ional stereo audio. It extends distance only up to
150 feet (45.7 m). Order one for each active port on the
ACU1006DVRA hub.
Add switching capabilities to the ACU1006RA and ACU1012RA
hubs with the standalone model with an integrated KVM switch
(ACUREMSW).
Two rackmount micro remote models are available, each with six
modules in a chassis. The ACU1006MRA contains six ACUMREMs,
and the ACU1006MRVA contains six ACUWREMs. The micro remote
hub extends distances up to 150 feet (45.7 m).
You can adjust the extenders’ video equalization to compensate
for losses in image quality that such long cable runs can cause.
All signals are fully buffered to guarantee remote users smooth,
transparent control. And the hubs emulate keyboards and mice so that
your CPUs can autoboot.
Rackmount ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Hubs are ready
for rackmounting right out of the box. (Those not 19" wide can still
be rackmounted using the RMK19U-R2 Rackmount Kits.)
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Cable Required —
Between hubs and remote units:
Category 5 solid unshielded or shielded twisted pair (UTP or
STP), wired to the TIA/EIA-568A or (preferred) -568B standard,
terminated with RJ-45 M connectors
Clamping Voltage — Up to 15 volts
Compatibility —
Video: VGA, SVGA, XGA, XGA-2, or RGsB (sync on green), although if
your system has monitor ID-bit requirements, you might need to
call Black Box for technical support;
Keyboard: IBM PC/AT or PS/2 compatible (PC/AT types require connector
adapter);
Mouse: IBM PS/2 compatible two-button, Microsoft® IntelliMouse®,
or Logitech® PS/2 compatible three-button
Compliance — CE Class B; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class/classe A
Distance (Maximum) —
ACU1006RA, ACU1012RA, ACU1006DRA, ACU1006SRA,
ACU1006DSRA, ACU1006VRA, ACU1006DVRA:
16.4 ft. (5 m) from a local hub to the attached local equipment;
16.4 ft. (5 m) from each remote unit to the attached remote
equipment;
164 ft. (50 m) between a local hub and any Micro remote unit;
1000 ft. (304.8 m) between a local hub and any other
type of remote unit;
ACUREM, ACUSREM, ACUVREM, ACUWREM, ACUREMSW,
ACU1006MRA:
16.4 ft. (5 m) from the remote to the attached remote equipment;
1000 ft. (304.8 m) between a local hub and any other
type of remote unit;
ACUMREM, ACU1006MRVA:
16.4 ft. (5 m) between the remote and the attached remote
equipment;
150 ft. (45.7 m) between a local hub and the micro remote unit
NOTE: With high-quality cables, it might be possible to run farther than
16.4 ft. (5 m) from the hub or a remote unit to attached equipment.
Resolution (Maximum) —
ACUREM, ACUSREM, ACUVREM, ACUREMSW:
1600 x 1280: 200 ft. (61 m);
1280 x 1024: 300 ft. (91.4 m);
1024 x 768: 1000 ft. (304.8 m);
ACUMREM, ACUWREM:
1280 x 1024: 150 ft. (45.7 m)
Serial Characteristics —
ACU1006SRA, ACU1006DSRA, ACUSREM:
Data rate: 9600 bps or 9.2 kbps, user selectable;
Data format: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (fixed);
ACU1006VRA, ACU1006DVRA, ACUWREM:
Data rate: Up to 19.2 kbps;
Data format: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (fixed);
ACUVREM, ACU1006MRVA:
Data rate: Up to 19.2 kbps;
Data format: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit;
ACU1006RA, ACU1012RA, ACU1006DRA, ACU1006SRA, ACU1006DSRA,
ACUREM, ACUSREM, ACUMREM, ACUREMSW, ACU1006MRA:
Flow control:
Hardware: RTS/CTS passed through or looped back, DTR/DSR
passed through or looped back, or none (user-selectable);
Software: Transparent to software flow control;
ACU1006VRA, ACU1006DVRA, ACUVREM, ACUWREM, ACU1006MRVA:
Flow control: Transparent to hardware and software flow control
(RTS, CTS, DTR, and DSR are all passed through across the link)
Synchronization — H/V or composite, TTL signal levels;
sync polarity is preserved
Video Bandwidth (to -3 dB) —
ACU1006RA, ACU1012RA, ACU1006DRA, ACU1006SRA,
ACU1006DSRA, ACU1006VRA, ACU1006DVRA: 150 MHz per port;
ACUREM, ACUSREM, ACUVREM, ACUREMSW, ACU1006MRVA:
Intrinsic: 300 MHz;
Across 328 ft. (100 m) UTP: 95 MHz (with equalization)
Video Compensation —
With ACUMREM, ACUWREM, ACU1006MRA: For short- or
long-distance (user-selectable);
With all other remote units: 3-stage continuously variable
Video Coupling — DC
Video I/O Signal Levels — 0.7 volts peak to peak
User Controls —
ACU1006SRA, ACU1006DSRA:
(6) internal data-rate jumpers (1 for each port);
(6) internal flow-control jumper blocks (1 for each port);
ACUREM, ACUSREM, ACUVREM, ACUREMSW:
(2) front-mounted dials: Brightness and Focus;
(3) internal video-distance (cable-length) jumpers;
(1) internal 4-position DIP switch for various options;
ACUSREM:
(1) internal data-rate jumper;
(1) internal flow-control jumper block;
ACUMREM, ACUWREM:
(1) bottom-mounted 2-position DIP switch for video distance (cable
length) and keyboard-command recognition;
ACU1006MRA, ACU1006MRVA:
(6) internal 2-position DIP switches for video distance and keyboard-
command recognition, (1) for each local-to-remote link;
ACUVREM, ACUWREM only:
(1) internal microphone-amplification jumper;
ACU1006MRVA only:
(6) internal microphone-amplification jumpers, (1) for each
local-to-remote link
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) — 40,000 hours
Interface —
Between local hubs and remote units: Proprietary composite
of all supported types of computer I/O;
On local hubs to CPUs:
Proprietary composite of VGA-compatible video and IBM
PS/2 compatible keyboard and mouse;
ACU1006SRA, ACU1006DSRA, ACU1006VRA only: TIA/EIA RS-232 (DCE);
ACU1006VRA, ACU1006DVRA only: Bidirectional 3.5-mm mini
stereo audio;
ACU1006DRA, ACU1006DSRA, ACU1006DVRA:
To local monitor: VGA;
To local keyboard and mouse: IBM PS/2 compatible;
Remote units: Depending on the type of unit, either separate
or proprietary composite VGA video and IBM PS/2 compatible
keyboard and mouse;
ACUREM, ACUSREM, ACUVREM, ACUREMSW, ACU1006MRVA
only: TIA/EIA RS-232 (DTE);
ACUVREM, ACUWREM, ACU1006MRVA: 3.5-mm mini stereo audio
TECH SPECS
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Connectors —
All: Power: (1) IEC 320 M to 2.5-mm center-positive barrel connector;
ACU1006RA, ACU1012RA:
Interconnect: (6) or (12) RJ-45;
CPU: (6) or (12) DB25 F;
ACU1006DRA:
Interconnect: (6) RJ-45;
CPU: (6) DB25 F;
Keyboard and mouse: (12) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Monitor: (6) HD15 F;
ACU1006SRA:
Interconnect: (6) RJ-45;
CPU: (6) DB25 F, (6) DB9 F;
ACU1006DSRA:
Interconnect: (6) RJ-45;
CPU: (6) DB25 F, (6) DB9 F;
Keyboard and mouse: (12) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Monitor: (6) HD15 F;
ACU1006VRA:
Interconnect: (6) RJ-45;
CPU: (6) DB25 F, (6) DB9 F;
Audio I/O: (12) 3.5-mm stereo sockets;
ACU1006DVRA:
Interconnect: (6) RJ-45;
CPU: (6) DB25 F, (6) DB9 F;
Keyboard and mouse: (12) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Monitor: (6) HD15 F;
Audio I/O: (12) 3.5-mm stereo sockets;
ACUREM, ACUMREM:
Interconnect: (1) RJ-45;
Keyboard and mouse: (2) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Monitor: (1) HD15 F;
ACUSREM:
Interconnect: (1) RJ-45;
Keyboard and mouse: (2) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Monitor: (1) HD15 F;
Serial: (1) DB9 F;
ACUVREM, ACUWREM:
Interconnect: (1) RJ-45;
Keyboard and mouse: (2) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Monitor: (1) HD15 F;
Audio I/O: (2) 3.5-mm stereo sockets;
Serial: (1) DB9 M;
ACUREMSW:
Interconnect: (1) RJ-45;
Keyboard and mouse: (2) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Monitor: (1) HD15 F;
Switch: (1) DB25 F;
ACU1006MRA:
Interconnect: (6) RJ-45;
Keyboard and mouse: (12) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Monitor: (6) HD15 F;
ACU1006MRVA:
Interconnect: (6) RJ-45;
Keyboard and mouse: (12) 6-pin mini-DIN F;
Monitor: (6) HD15 F;
Audio I/O: (12) 3.5-mm stereo sockets;
Serial: (6) DB9 F
Indicators — ACU1006RA, ACU1012RA, ACU1006DRA, ACU1006SRA,
ACU1006DSRA, ACU1006VRA, ACU1006DVRA: Front-mounted LEDs
(1 for each port) for power and link integrity;
ACUREM, ACUSREM, ACUMREM, ACUVREM, ACUWREM, ACUREMSW,
ACU1006MRA, ACU1006MRVA: None
Temperature Tolerance —
Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);
Storage: -40 to +176°F (-40 to +80°C)
Humidity Tolerance —
5 to 90% noncondensing
Enclosure — Steel
Power —
To local hub:
5 VDC at up to 120 mA from each attached CPU’s keyboard and
mouse ports;
Optionally, from desktop power supply, PSU1006E-R2 (certified to
the relevant international safety standards):
Input: 100 to 240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz from utility-power
(mains) outlet, through detachable power cord and
IEC 320 M inlet, to external transformer;
Output: 5 VDC regulated, at 1.5 amps minimum, from
transformer to local hub;
To remote unit:
From desktop power supply, PSU1002E-R3 (certified to the
relevant international safety standards):
Input: 100 to 240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz from utility power outlet,
through detachable power cord and IEC 320 M inlet, to
external transformer;
Output (isolated from mains ground): 9 VDC regulated,
at up to 1 amp, from transformer to remote unit
Size — ACU1006RA, ACU1012RA, ACU1006DRA, ACU1006SRA,
ACU1006DSRA, ACU1006VRA, ACU1006MRA, ACU1006MRVA:
1.75"H x 19"W x 4.5"D (4.4 x 48.3 x 11.4 cm);
ACU1006DVRA: 3.5"H x 17.3"W x 4.5"D (8.9 x 43.9 x 11.4 cm);
ACUREM, ACUSREM, ACUREMSW: 1.4"H x 7"W x 3.9"D
(3.6 x 17.8 x 9.9 cm);
ACUMREM: 1.5"H x 3.1"W x 4.3"D (3.8 x 7.9 x 10.9 cm);
ACUVREM: 1.4"H x 7.8"W x 3.9"D (3.6 x 19.8 x 9.9 cm);
ACUWREM: 2"H x 3.1"W x 4.3"D (5.1 x 7.9 x 10.9 cm)
Weight —
ACU1006RA, ACU1006DRA, ACU1006SRA, ACU1006VRA,
ACU1006DVRA: 3 lb. (1.4 kg);
ACU1012RA: 4.3 lb. (2 kg);
ACU1006DSRA: 6.6 lb. (3 kg);
ACUREM, ACUSREM, ACUVREM, ACUWREM: 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg);
ACUMREM: 0.5 lb. (0.2 kg);
ACUWREMSW: 1.4 lb. (0.6 kg);
ACU1006MRA, ACU1006MRVA: 4 lb. (1.8 kg)0
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What else you might need:
• Solid-core4-pairCategory5UTPorSTP,pinned
and paired according to TIA/EIA-568A or (preferably) TIA/EIA-
568B, to run from your hub to your remote unit. (Bulk CAT5
cable should be terminated with high-quality RJ-45 plugs.)
To use Category 5e or Category 6 cable, call Black Box for
technical support.
• CPUextensioncables.
• Serialextensioncables.
• A19"rackorcabinet.
• Amonitorforeachuserstation(eachmonitormustwork
when attached directly to any of the CPUs connected
to the extender).
• AstandardIBMPC/ATorPS/2keyboardforeach
user station where users will need keyboard control.
• AstandardPS/2compatiblemouseforeachuserstation
where users will need mouse control.
Item Code
First, choose the hub for your application…
Rackmount ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Hubs
6-Port Standard
ACU1006RA
12-Port Standard
ACU1012RA
6-Port Dual-Access
ACU1006DRA
6-Port with Serial
ACU1006SRA
6-Port Dual-Access with Serial ACU1006DSRA
6-Port with Serial and Bidirectional Stereo Audio
ACU1006VRA
6-Port Dual-Access with Serial and Bidirectional Stereo
Audio ACU1006DVRA
…then order a remote unit for each active hub port…
Standalone Remote Units
Standard
ACUREM
Serial
ACUSREM
Micro
ACUMREM
Serial and Bidirectional Stereo Audio
ACUVREM
Micro with Serial and Bidirectional Stereo Audio
ACUWREM
with Integrated KVM Switch
ACUREMSW
You can also choose rackmount remote units with six units
in a chassis…
Rackmount Remote Units
Micro (ACUMREM)
ACU1006MRA
Micro with Serial and Bidirectional Stereo Audio
(ACUWREM)
ACU1006MRVA
For optimum performance and a 20% savings, order…
Category 5 Solid-Conductor Cable, 4-Pair, Straight-Pinned
Preterminated Patch Cable (Specify Length)
EYN737MS
100-MHz Bulk Cable, 1000-ft. (304.8-m)
PVC
Spool
EYN840A-1000
Box
EYN840A-B
Plenum-Rated
Spool
EYN860A-1000
Box
EYN860A-B
Coaxial CPU Cable for CAT5 KVM Extenders
3-ft. (0.9-m)
EHN230-0003
10-ft. (3-m)
EHN230-0010
15-ft. (4.6-m)
EHN230-0015
DB9 Extension Cable, Male/Female
EDN12H-MF
You may also need…
AT®
➝
PS/2® Mouse GHOST Emulator
AC244A
5-Pin DIN Male to 6-Pin Mini-DIN Female Keyboard Adapter
FA222-R2
19" Rackmount Kit
RMK19U-R2
9-Volt Power Supply
PSU1002E-R3
5-Volt Power Supply
PSU1006E-R2
If you want to use CAT5e or CAT6 cable, order…
ServSwitch Brand CAT5 Extender Delay Line Module
ACUDLY
For better twisted-pair performance, choose…
ServSwitch Wizard™ Skew Compensator
ACU5100A
What’s included
When you order a Rackmount ServSwitch Brand CAT5
KVM Extender Hub, you’ll also receive:
✦ (1) 5-VDC (1.5 amps or higher) power-supply transformer
and output cord for optional video power
✦ (1) input cord for the optional power supply, suitable
for your country or region
✦ (1) users’ manual
When you order a Standalone Remote Unit, you’ll also receive:
✦
(1) 9-VDC, 1-amp power-supply transformer and output cord
✦ (1) power-supply input cord suitable for your country
or region
✦ (1) users’ manual
When you order a Rackmount Remote Unit, you’ll also receive:
✦ (1) 9-VDC, 1-amp power-supply transformer and output cord
✦ (1) power-supply input cord suitable for your country
or region
✦ (1) pair of rackmount ears for 19" rack
✦ (1) users’ manual
ACU1006RA:
top: front view;
bottom: rear view
