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Chapter 3: Installation
3.4 Client Computer Operating System
Use Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP or 2003 Server with Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Firefox 3, Linux with Firefox 4. 128-bit
encryption is required if a secured connection is selected.
3.5 Connecting the System
Connect the target server/KVM switch to the KVMGate as follows:
1. Connect one end of the 3-in-1 CPU cable to the computer port of the KVMGate.
2. Connect the other end of the 3-in-1 CPU cable to the KVM ports of the target server/KVM switch.
3. To operate the KVM switches and servers locally, connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the KVMGate’s local console
connectors.
4. Connect a network cable to the LAN port and to an Ethernet port on your network switch.
5. Connect to the power supply using the power cord provided.
Figures 3-2 and Figure 3-3 illustrate the connections to a computer and KVM switch respectively, with the optional KVM console.
Target server
3-in-1 CPU cable
User over IP
LAN/WAN
ServReach™ KVMGate
Figure 3-2. KVMGate connections to a computer.
