User guide

CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Flexible installation
The Black Box ServSwitch Extender provides you with the following flexible installation
options:
• The receiver can be desk mounted or mounted on the back of a monitor
• Installation requires no new drivers or software
• Standard UTP cabling makes installation simple and keeps costs low
Security
The Black Box ServSwitch Extender supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) over a TCP/IP
connection. All media streams transmitted between the receiver and the transmitter are
encrypted. Password protection is also provided to control access to all administration
functions, such as network configuration. See
“Authentication” on page 52.
On-Screen Display (OSD)
The receiver includes an OSD that allows you to view information about the configuration
of your system. See “The OSD” on page 36.
Operations administration and maintenance
The receiver incorporates a serial menu that allows you to perform administration and
maintenance tasks for both the receiver and the transmitter. Examples of tasks you can
perform include configuration of network settings and firmware Flash upgrades.
See
“The Serial Menu” on page 41.
If you are in Desktop Mode, the Management Appliance application forms the operations,
administration and maintenance interface for the Black Box ServSwitch Extender System.
It
also manages authentication, authorization, initiation and removal of media sessions
between the receiver and transmitter.
NOTE:
For more information see Black Box ServSwitch DTX™ Control User Guide
Flash upgradeable
Upgrade your firmware at any time using the XMODEM or HTTP protocols to ensure that
your Black Box ServSwitch Extender is always running the most current version
available. Both the transmitter and the receiver are Flash upgradeable.
See “Flash
Upgrading your Black Box ServSwitch Extender” on page 56.
Upgrades can also be carried out via the Management Appliance.
Support for keyboards and mice
USB and PS/2 keyboards and mice are fully supported by the Black Box ServSwitch
Extender. The system also allows for mix and match of USB and PS/2 peripherals.
For
example, it is possible to use a USB keyboard in conjunction with a PS/2 mouse.
The
default keyboard and mouse drivers of the remote computer are fully supported.
This
enables the Black Box ServSwitch Extender to support 2-, 3- and 5-button mice with
scroll- and tilt-wheel capability. Composite mouse and keyboard devices are also
supported.