User guide

CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Figure 2-2. Black Box ServSwitch Extender System - Desktop Mode
Transmitter
The DTX Transmitter connects externally to the video, audio and USB port(s) of the
remote computer.
The Black Box DTX5000-T transmitter is attached directly to the remote computer and
draws its power directly from two USB ports on the remote computer.
NOTE:
If the remote computer cannot supply the required power or if two USB connections are not available,
an external power supply (part no. DTX5000-PSU) can be obtained from Black Box.
The Black Box DTX5002 Extender Transmitter is powered by an external power supply.
The transmitter captures, compresses and encrypts the computer’s media streams and
transmits them to the DTX Receiver over a standard TCP/IP network.
Receiver
The receiver enables the desktop user’s keyboard, mouse, video, audio and mass storage
devices to connect to the Black Box ServSwitch Extender. It is available as a desktop user
station.
Automatic connection
In Extender Mode when the receiver is powered up, a connection is automatically
established with the remote computer via the transmitter. No intervention is required from
the user.
See “Accessing the System” on page 36.
In Desktop Mode the receiver and transmitter reside on an IP network and a Management
Appliance is present. The user gains access to their target PC by logging into any receiver