Chapter 3: Installation
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Link cable from either a network
connection or a remote extender
3.2 Connections
Connections to the rack tray video display, keyboard and trackpad are all handled by the single link that is made when the KVM
module is attached to the tray. Therefore, all server, network and power connections are located at the rear of the unit.
3.2.1 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 KVM module):
• An ethernet network link, labeled
,
or
• A remote extender link (to attach a ServSwitch CX R or CX R USB), labeled
KVM
only
. Note: This port is NOT a network port.
1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the KVM module.
2 Connect a CAT 5, 5e or 6 link cable to the port labeled EXT. See Figure 3-2.
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 ServSwitch CX R or CX R USB.
EX
T
Figure 3-2. Connect a CAT 5, 5e or 6 link cable to the EXT port.
