Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference
Chapter 2 – KVM Switch Options
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Chapter 2 – KVM Switch Options
KVM Switch Options
The CPC1-17 and CPC1-19 are offered with built-in KVM switches offering 4-, 8- or 16-ports of VGA video with
PS/2 or USB keyboard/pointing device outputs or 4-ports of DVI-D with USB outputs. These are feature rich
switches offering hot-key control, On Screen Display (OSD) control, and firmware upgrade capability.
Direct Connection versus Combo Cables
Depending on the installed KVM Switch, connecting your computers to the rear of the CPC keyboard may be
either direct as with the 4-port DVI/USB switch or through Combo Cables in the case of the 4-, 8- and 16-port
VGA switches.
The VGA switches provided custom high-density DB-15 connectors on the rear panel to which the combo cables
are connected. The other end of the combo cable provides the VGA video connector, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors and USB connector(s) for connection to your computers.
NOTE
The connectors for the Combo Connectors labeled “Computer x” where ‘x’ is the port number look
like VGA connectors but are not. Forcing a VGA connector onto these Combo Cable connectors
may damage one or both of these connectors.
The 4-port DVI-D switch provides for direct connection to the rear of the KVM for DVI-D and USB.
Figure 3 – Console Cable Installation Diagram
