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5.2 Rackmounting the NetCommander KVM
Use the L-shaped brackets and screws provided to mount the KVM in a server rack as
illustrated below.
Figure 5.2 Connecting the L-shaped bracket
Insert screws to
connect to rack
Insert screws to
connect to Switch
side panel
• Switchoffallcomputers
• Ensurethatthecablesarenotclosetoanysourcesofelectricalnoiseinterferencesuchas
fluorescent lights, HVAC systems or motors
• EnsurethatthedistancebetweenanycomputerandtheKVMswitchdoesnotexceed100ft.
• ShutdownallPS/2computers.Ifyouplugthekeyboardandmouseconnectorsintoanactive
PC, they may not work.
5.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines
5. Installation (continued)
5.4 Connecting the NetCommander KVM System
NetCommanderB072-016-1KVMSwitch
Cat 5e/6 Cable
Cat 5e/6 Cable
SIU
SIU
SIU
Figure 5.4 NetCommander KVM system connections
Connect each computer to the KVM using a Server Interface Unit (SIU) and Cat5e/6 patch cable.
Figure5.3illustratestheconnectionoptions.
The Server Interface Unit receives power from the connected computer. In the case of the
NetCommanderPS/2ServerInterfaceUnit(B078-101-PS2),powerisdrawnfromthekeyboard
port.InthecaseoftheNetCommanderUSBServerInterfaceUnit(B078-101-USB-1),poweris
drawn from the USB port. SIUs allow a computer/server to be located up to 100 ft. from the KVM
switch.
5.5 NetCommander Server Interface Unit (SIU)
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