ServView CX Rack Tray
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3.3 Connecting the rack tray
All server, network and power connections are located at the rear of the unit.
3.3.1 The EXTernal link (network or remote user)
The single RJ-45 socket labeled as
EXT
is used to allow either global or remote users to login and control connected servers. The
EXT port provides one of the following links (dependant on the model of rack tray):
• An ethernet network link, labeled
,
or
• A remote extender link (to attach a ServSwitch CX Remote USB), labeled
KVM
only
. Note: This port is NOT a network port.
3.3.1.1 Connecting the external link
1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the rack tray.
2 Connect a CAT 5, 5e or 6 link cable to the port labeled EXT. See Figure 3-4.
Link cable from either a net-
work connection or a remote
extender
EX
T
Figure 3-4. Connecting a CAT 5, 5e or 6 link cable to the EXT port.
3 Connect the other end of the cable as follows:
• If the EXT port label shows
connect the link cable to a network switch/router.
• If the EXT port label shows
KVM
only
connect the link cable to a Black Box ServSwitch CX Remote USB extender.