Black Box USB Laptop Console Crash Cart Adapter

The USB Laptop Console Crash Cart Adapter from Black Box provides a compact way to get immediate BIOS-level access to your server. The cart is the laptop that you carry to the server and, using the adapter, you can plug in to obtain quick server access. Connect to the video port of any crashed server to perform emergency system recovery, carry out routine system maintenance, or perform a server task of your choice.

By emulating a USB keyboard and mouse, the USB laptop adapter and its software enables you to interact with the target server as a window on your laptop. For server connections, the adapter has a built-in VGA video and USB keyboard/mouse connectors. On the laptop side, it features a high-speed (480 Mb/s) USB mini type (B) connector with a detachable USB cable for server-to-laptop links. For older PS/2 style keyboards, there is a passive PS/2 to USB adapter included*. The fully hot-pluggable adapter requires no external power, thus making it portable and easy to use. The adapter comes with versatile video scaling options. With this adapter, all the software is copied to your laptop without the need to load any drivers or software on the server. The adapter's software gives you real-time video scaling so you can always see the entire screen, even on small laptop displays. Enlarge the window to use all pixels of your laptop (with or without the laptop taskbar seen), or shrink to view another application next to it. Video adjustments also include sample phase sharpening and video noise filtering. Moreover, upon rebooting the connected system, the software interface gives you command line interface and BIOS-level visibility from start to finish. You can even take screen snapshots (as PNG or JPEG files) for system analysis later.

Applications

Useful for performing system maintenance in compact server rooms, where you can't fit a crash cart or install a KVM console tray in the rack or cabinet

Classrooms where the server or CPUs are stored in the back of the room and you need quick access to diagnose a problem while students are actively working on their computers

Troubleshooting ATMs, kiosks, and retail PoS/PoP systems in stores and other areas heavily trafficked by the public

Configuring digital signage in real time at the screen, away from the controlling PC (just plug the adapter into the player)

Any field application where you need to interact with target computers

Black Box USB Laptop Console Crash Cart Adapter

Connectors	Inputs on integrated cable (to server) VGA HD15 male USB type (A) male Outputs (to laptop) Mini USB type (B) female (USB 2.0) With detachable USB mini type B male to USB type (A) male cable
Resolution	Maximum: 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz or 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz
System Requirements	PC running Windows 2000/ XP/Vista or Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or higher (Intel processor only) High-Speed USB Port (100 mA) Disk Space: 20 MB for install Color Display: 24-bit
Server Requirements	1 x USB port (full-speed) for keyboard/mouse (500 mA) Analog VGA graphics output OS supporting absolute USB mouse (Windows 2000 and later, Mac OS, Linux, and more) Analog DVI can be used with adapter
Power	From the server or laptop USB interface with a maximum of 500 mA at 5 VDC
Certifications	RoHS, CE
Dimensions (W x H x D)	2.9 x 0.6 x 4.5" (7.3 x 1.5 x 11.4 cm)
Weight	0.4 lb (0.2 kg)

Packaging Info
Package Weight	0.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.7 x 6.5 x 1.9"