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CONNECTIONS
Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however,
where possible connect the
power in
as a final step. Connections are split into the
following three areas:
• Computer connections
-
a DDX-CAM module links to each host computer.
• Switch connections
-
when used, a DDX switch unit sits at the heart of the system.
• Console connections
-
the peripherals (keyboard, display, etc.) connect to DDX-USR modules.
Computer connections:
Video
Two types of DDX-CAM modules are available:
•
DVI-D and USB,
or
•
DisplayPort and USB.
If a computer has more than one video output, use additional DDX-CAM modules to
separately link the additional video stream(s) with other ports on the DDX switch.
To connect the video port
1
Connect the video lead of the DDX-CAM
to the DVI-D or
DisplayPort video port of
the host computer.
Computer connections:
USB
Each DDX-CAM module requires a single USB connection to the computer. This
provides essential power for the DDX-CAM module in addition to the USB signals. Each
DDX-USR module acts as a USB 2.0 hub and thus provides four sockets for peripherals.
To connect the USB port
1 Connect the USB cable of the DDX-CAM module
to a vacant USB socket on your host computer.
USB lead from
the DDX-CAM
DisplayPort
video lead
from the
DDX-CAM
Computer connections:
Data link
Each DDX-CAM module is linked via a CATx cable either to a central DDX switch
module or directly to a DDX-USR module (for a single system installation).
Use CAT7 cables to link all DDX-CAM modules. Maximum link cable lengths:
• DDX-CAM to DDX switch - 10 metres (32 feet) maximum.
• DDX-CAM to DDX-USR module - 50 metres (164 feet) maximum.
To link the DDX-CAM module
1 Connect the RJ-45 plug of the link cable to the socket located at the end of the DDX-
CAM module.
CATx link from
DDX switch
or DDX-USR
module
DVI-D video
lead from the
DDX-CAM
DVD-D video
port on the
host computer
DisplayPort
on the host
computer
OR