Owners manual

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1. Product Overview
1.2 Terminology
The following table describes terms used in this guide.
Term Definition
Target Server
The computer/server that is connected directly to the KVM, and which is accessed via the local console or by a
Client Computer running a remote session.
Client Computer
A computer running a remote session, which is used to access computer/servers or devices connected to the KVM.
Remote Session
The process of remotely accessing the KVM via Client Computer, and controlling Target Servers and other
connected devices.
RICCs/ROCs/SIUs
RICC,ROC,andSIUrefertothedonglesthatareusedtoconnecttheKVMswitchtoacomputer/serverviaCat5e/6
cable.RICCsaretheearliestversionsofthesedongles,andstandforRemoteInterfaceConnectionCable.ROCs
arethesecondgenerationofthesedongles,andstandforRICConCable.SIUsarethecurrentversionsofthese
dongles,andstandforServerInterfaceUnits.Functionally,theyallservethesamepurpose.TheB078-101-PS2,
B078-101-USB-1andB078-101-USB2aretheSIUsthatwillbeusedwiththeNetCommanderIPKVMswitches.
1.3 Target Server Compatibility
•PS/2andUSBcomputers/servers
•Computer/serverswithaHD15(VGA)port
•Computer/serversrunningWindowsorLinuxoperatingsystems
1.4 Client Computer Compatibility
•Pentium4with2GBmemory
•SupportsWindowsandLinuxoperatingsystems.
•WindowsoperatingsystemscanuseInternetExplorer,Firefox,orChromebrowsers.
•LinuxoperatingsystemscanuseFirefoxorChromebrowsers.
1.5 Safety
•Readalloftheseinstructions.Savethemforfuturereference.
•Followallwarningsandinstructionsmarkedonthedevice.
•Useofthisequipmentinlifesupportapplicationswherefailureofthisequipmentcanreasonablybeexpectedtocausethefailureofthe
lifesupportequipmentortosignicantlyaffectitssafetyoreffectivenessisnotrecommended.Donotusethisequipmentinthepresence
of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
•ThisdeviceisdesignedforITpowerdistributionsystemswithupto230Vphase-to-phasevoltage.
•Donotplacethedeviceonanyunstablesurface(cart,stand,table,etc.).Ifthedevicefalls,seriousdamagewillresult.
•Donotusethedevicenearwater.
•Donotplacethedevicenear,orover,radiatorsorheatregisters.
•Thedevicecabinetisprovidedwithslotsandopeningstopermitadequateventilation.Toensurereliableoperationandprotectagainst
overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.
•Thedeviceshouldnotbeplacedonasoftsurface(bed,sofa,rug,etc.),asthiswillblockitsventilationopenings.Likewise,thedevice
shouldnotbeplacedinabuilt-inenclosureunlessadequateventilationhasbeenprovided.
•Neverspillliquidofanykindonthedevice.
•Unplugthedevicefromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Useadampclothforcleaning.Donotuseliquidoraerosolcleaners.
•Thedeviceshouldbeoperatedfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarkinglabel.Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpower
available, consult your dealer or local power company.
•Topreventdamagetoyourinstallation,ensurethatalldevicesareproperlygrounded.
•Thedeviceisequippedwitha3-wiregroundingtypeplug.Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplugintotheoutlet,
contactyourelectriciantoreplaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Donotattempttodefeatthepurposeofthegrounding-typeplug.Alwaysfollow
your local/national wiring codes.
•Positionsystemcablesandpowercablescarefullytoensurethatnothingrestsonanycable.Routethepowercordandcablessothat
they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
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