Altusen KH1508a, User Manual

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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Overview
For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2, USB and serial
interfaces, the KH1508
A
/ KH1516
A
's design utilizes KVM adapter cables that
serve as intermediaries between the KVM switch and the connected devices:
A separate KVM adapter cable is required for each computer or device
connection. The KVM adapter cables are listed in the
KVM Adapter Cables
section on page 5. Consult your dealer to find out which KVM adapter cables
best fit your needs.
Before you Begin
1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 59. Please review it before proceeding.
2. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the
installation has been turned off. You m ust unplug the power cords
of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.