Black Box ServSwitch CX 用户手册

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Each server system is connected to 
the ServSwitch CX unit via a Server 
Access Module (SAM) and standard 
category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. SAMs 
are available in various formats to 
suit differing server system types 
and their particular connector styles.

1  Ensure that power is 

disconnected from the ServSwitch CX unit and the server to be connected. 
(Note: If it is not possible to switch off devices prior to connection, then 
a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the 

2  Locate the required SAM (there are five types available) and attach its video, 

keyboard and mouse (PS/2-style, USB or Sun) and optional audio connectors 
to the relevant sockets on the server system. 

Overall maximum length between any remote user and

any server system must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet)

300 metres (980 feet)

maximum

50 metres
(160 feet)
maximum

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3  Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the server 

system and the ServSwitch CX unit. The maximum length of the cable 
can be up to 50 metres (160 feet), however, bear in mind that the overall 
distance between any remote user and any server must not exceed 300 
metres (980 feet).

4  Attach the connector of the cable 

run to the socket of the SAM.

5  At the other end of the cable run, attach the cable connector to one of the 

sockets labelled 

COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

 on the rear panel of the ServSwitch 

CX unit.  

Video 

PS/2-style mouse 

PS/2-style keyboard

Audio

USB keyboard/mouse

Sun keyboard/mouse

6  Where necessary use the in-built video compensation feature of the 

ServSwitch CX unit to eliminate any effects caused by the cable run. See 

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Note: Each SAM is 
specifically shaped so 
that it can be secured 
using a cable tie around 
its middle. In this way, 
two SAMs can also be 
neatly joined together, 
back-to-back.