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Preinstallation
General concepts
FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATION
The ServerLink connects multiple computers to a single
keyboard, monitor and mouse. Invoking a popup display at
the console allows the operator to select one of the
computers. A physical keyboard, monitor and mouse are
plugged into the ServerLink. The ServerLink switches the
keyboard, monitor and mouse signals from the selcted
computer and does this with standard cables.
Physical Considerations
LOCATION
Place the ServerLink near the computers to be switched.
Position the ServerLink where the front panel display is
visible and the switches are easily reached.
CABLES
Your ServerLink supplier has colour coded cable sets for
each computer available in various lengths. Three standard
cables are needed to connect each computer to the
ServerLink. The keyboard and mouse use cables with male
PS/2 connectors. The video cable is similar to a monitor
extension cable and uses HDB15 connectors.
In all cases good quality cables should be used.
CABLE CONNECTION
Connecting cables should be well supported between the
computer and the ServerLink. Consider the use of cable ties.
Cables should be laid so that individual cables or connectors
are not stressed by the weight of adjacent cables.
