Black Box ACU1028A ServSwitch
VGA PS/2 Audio Serial KVM Extender Over CAT5 – Dual-User, Long-Distance Control
The Black Box ACU1028A ServSwitch KVM Extender Kit allows users to operate a computer remotely using VGA video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, audio devices, and RS-232 serial equipment—up to 984 feet (300 meters) away over a standard CAT5 cable. Featuring a dual-access design, the kit supports control from both local and remote consoles, enabling flexible workstation management in IT, AV, and industrial control environments.
Features :
Supporting high video resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 at shorter distances, the ACU1028A delivers crisp, clear visuals for command centers, manufacturing floors, and secure data environments. The extender automatically switches control between the local and remote consoles based on keyboard or mouse activity, ensuring efficient user access. With support for IBM-compatible PS/2 input devices and VGA video output, it’s compatible with a broad range of systems and peripherals.
Advanced Options :
Audio signals are digitized at 16-bit, 38.4 kHz sampling rates, offering clear, bidirectional communication for real-time sound transmission. The transparent RS-232 serial port supports data rates up to 19.2 kbps, making it ideal for peripherals like touchscreens, printers, and modems. Advanced video compensation and equalization maintain image clarity and integrity across long cable runs.
Product Key Features
- Extends VGA, PS/2, Audio, and Serial up to 984 feet
- Dual-user access with local and remote control stations
- Supports high video resolutions up to 1600 x 1280
- Bidirectional audio and serial communication supported
- Transparent RS-232 serial up to 19.2 kbps
- Ideal for industrial, commercial, and secure environments
Reliability & Performance :
Designed for durability and stability, the ACU1028A delivers consistent signal quality over long CAT5 runs. Its dual-access design, automatic control switching, and robust support for video, audio, and serial signals make it a reliable choice for enterprise-grade remote access in a compact and easy-to-deploy form factor.
Key Features :
- Dual-access support for simultaneous local/remote control
- VGA video resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 (at 197 feet)
- Transparent serial support up to 19.2 kbps
- Digitized, bidirectional audio (16-bit, 38.4 kHz)
- Extends all signals up to 984 feet over CAT5 cable
- Automatic control switching based on user activity





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