Chapter 3: Installation
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COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
Link cable to a Server Access Module
3.3.2 Server access module links
There are sixteen RJ-45 sockets labeled as COMPUTER CONNECTIONS on the rear panel. Each socket supports a CAT 5, 5e or 6
link to an individual server system.
Note: The maximum length of the SAM cable can be up to 10 metres (32 feet). For model KVTA170UK-16, also ensure that the
overall distance between a remote user (connected to a remote extender) and any SAM unit/server does not exceed 300 metres
(980 feet).
1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the rack tray.
2 Connect a CAT 5, 5e or 6 link cable to one of the COMPUTER CONNECTIONS ports. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5. Connecting a SAM link cable.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the Server Access Module (SAM) that is linked to the required server system.
For more information about connecting SAMs, please refer to the appropriate Black Box user guide as appropriate to the rack
tray model being used:
• KVTA170UK-16
---> use
ServSwitch CX Uno
user guide (KV0081A/KV0161A),
• KVTA171UK-16
---> use
ServSwitch CX Uno IP
user guide (KV1081A/KV1161A),
• KVTA174UK-16
---> use
ServSwitch CX Quad IP
user guide (KV4161A).
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each server system.
