Avocent OutLook 1160ES, Installer/User Manual

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OutLook ES Series Installer/User Guide
To install a 16-port switch:
1. Prepare the location for the switch. See Rack Mounting your OutLook ES
Unit in this chapter if you are rack mounting the unit.
2. Select cables with appropriate connectors and length. (See Appendix B for
specifications.) All 16-port switches require one high density 50-pin for
every two computer cable sets of keyboard, video and mouse connectors.
3. Connect the high-density cable to the appropriate port on the back of the
switch. You will note that each 50-pin connector is labeled with two
numbers and symbols. The symbols help you determine the switch port
number of the two keyboard, video and mouse cable sets.
NOTE: Cable length affects video quality as well as keyboard and mouse data timing. The
maximum cable length is determined in part by the computer and peripherals used. Not all
systems will give satisfactory results at the maximum length.
4. Select the two computers to be connected to the first port. Connect each
computer’s monitor to the 15-pin VGA connector. Connect each
computer’s keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connector. Bundle and
label the cables for easy identification.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all remaining computers to be connected to the
switch unit.
6. Connect the power cord to the switch unit.