User guide

CHAPTER 4: OPERATIONS
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4. Operations
4.1 Overview
Operating a computer through the Black Box ServSwitch Extender is no different than
working directly connected to your computer. All peripherals operate as if directly
connected, even though the computer is located at a distance. When you power up the
receiver, a connection is automatically established with the computer.
While the default settings of your Black Box ServSwitch Extenders will work with most
systems, you may choose to change settings to better fit your system. Internal settings such
as
connection settings can be configured via the serial menu. See “The Serial Menu” on
page 41. You can also upgrade the Black Box ServSwitch Extenders via the serial menu.
The On-Screen Display (OSD) displays system settings and information about your
connected transmitter.
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
on the network. A user can have a fixed association with a specific target PC or have
access to a number of target PCs. The user may choose which target PC to connect to
using the OSD. There is a fixed (configurable) association between the user and the
target
PC.
The administrator can configure the Desktop Mode so that there is a fixed association
between a receiver and the target PC. You can access your target PC by powering up the
associated receiver. This is commonly referred to as ‘Autologin.’ You then remain
connected to the target PC until the receiver or target PC is powered down.
NOTE:
The Black Box ServSwitch DTX5002 operates in Extender Mode only.
LED Identification
Front panel
There are two blue LEDs on the front panel of the receiver. The PWR LED will light up
when the receiver has been powered up. The ACTIVE LED will blink slowly until the
receiver establishes a connection with the transmitter. When a connection has been
established between the receiver and the transmitter the ACTIVE LED will stop blinking
and will remain lit.
Rear panel
Two LEDs are built into both the RJ-45 connector on the rear of the receiver, and into the
RJ-45 connector on the transmitter. The following table illustrates their operation.