Cyclades AlterPath KVM 16, Manual

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2: AlterPath KVM Installation
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Installing AlterPath KVM
While the KVM and its components are hot-pluggable, be aware that
other non-Cyclades system components, such as the PS/2 keyboard
and mouse ports on the server, may not respond properly when hot-
plugged. When in doubt, power on your servers only after the KVM
and its components are installed properly.
To install the AlterPath KVM, follow the procedure below:
1. Connect computers to the AlterPath KVM.
a. Select the appropriate KVM Terminator for the computer to be
connected. Three Terminator types are available: PS/2, USB, and Sun.
b. Plug the selected Terminator to the matching Keyboard, Video and
Mouse ports on the computer.
When connecting the terminator for the PC mini-DIN, you
must first connect the mouse, then the video, then the
keyboard, before connecting the RJ-45 straight-through
CAT-5 cable.
Note the differences in cabling between the terminator types:
c. Repeat steps a and b for all computers to be connected.
d. Plug RJ-45 straight cables from each terminator to the CAT5 ports on
the AlterPath KVM.
2. Connect a local user station to the AlterPath KVM.
a. Plug your station's Keyboard, Video and Mouse cables to the
Keyboard, Video and Mouse USER 1 connectors on your AlterPath
KVM.
3. Optional . Connect the Remote Point Unit (RP) to the AlterPath KVM.
a. If you are not using an AlterPath KVM RP, skip this and proceed to
step 4.
b. Make sure the AlterPath KVM, the AlterPath KVM RP, and all
connected computers are powered down.
Terminator Type Connection
PS/2, Sun-DIN keyboard, video, mouse
Sun-USB, PC-USB video, USB