User guide

Introduction and Overview
24 BLACK BOX ® Advanced Console Server
Working inside the BLACK BOX ® Advanced Console Server
Do not attempt to service the BLACK BOX ® Advanced Console Server yourself, except when
following instructions from Black Box Technical Support personnel. In the latter case, first
take the following precautions:
• Turn the BLACK BOX ® Advanced Console Server off.
• Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the equipment
before touching anything inside it.
• Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the equipment
before touching anything inside it.
Important! Keep your BLACK BOX ® Advanced Console Server away from
heat sources and do not block cooling vents.
Important! The BLACK BOX ® Advanced Console Server product (DC
version) is only intended to be installed in restricted access areas (Dedicated
Equipment Rooms, Equipment Closets or the like) in accordance with Articles
110-18, 110-26 and 110-27 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 701,
1999 Edition.
Use 18 AWG or 0.75 mm2 or above cable to connect the DC configured unit to
the Centralized D.C. Power Systems.
Install the required double-pole, single-throw, DC rated UL Listed circuit
breaker between the power source and the BLACK BOX ® Advanced Console
Server DC version. Minimum Breaker Rating: 2A. Required conductor size: 18
AWG.