Chapter 1. Introduction
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Requirements
Console
The following hardware components are required for the KVM console:
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest
resolution provided by any computer in the installation.
A keyboard and mouse (USB or PS/2)
Computers
The following hardware components are required for each computer:
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port.
PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN), at least one USB port.
Cables
Substandard cables might damage the connected devices or degrade overall
performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout use the
high quality custom cable sets described below.
Function
Length
Part Number
KVM switch to computer
PS/2
1.2 m
1.8 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
1.8 m
2L-5201P
2L-5202P
2L-5203P
2L-5206P
2L-5702P
USB
1.2 m
1.8 m
3.0 m
5.0 m
2L-5201U
2L-5202U
2L-5203U
2L-5205U
