Making connections
Connections to the Adder unit do not need to follow the precise order given in
this user guide, although if one or more systems must be
hot-plugged
, connect
these after all other connections have been made.
System connections
To make keyboard and mouse links (PS/-style connections)
Note: Two Adder VSC3 link cables are required per connected system.
1 Ensure that the computer systems to be connected are switched off and that
no power is applied to the Adder unit.
(Note: If it is not possible to switch off systems prior to connection, then
a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the
Hot plugging and mouse
restoration
section for more details).
2 At the rear panel of the Adder unit, attach a VSC3 link cable to the (purple)
keyboard socket of port 1.
To make keyboard and mouse links (USB-style connections)
Note: Two Adder VSC3 link cables plus one CCP2U converter are required per
connected system
.
1 At the rear panel of the Adder unit, attach a VSC3 link cable to the (purple)
keyboard socket of the required port.
2 Attach the other end of the VSC3 link cable to the inline keyboard socket of
the CCP2U converter.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the mouse connection (green) between the Adder
unit port and the CCP2U converter.
3 Attach the other end of the VSC3 link cable to the keyboard socket (usually
coloured purple) on the first system.
4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the mouse connection (green) between the Adder
unit port 1 and the first system.
Note: For neatness and accessibility it is advisable to join the keyboard and
mouse link cables, that lead to each system, using several cable ties.
5 Repeat the above steps for systems 2, 3 and 4 to the corresponding ports of
the Adder unit. If any systems do not have PS/2-style keyboard and mouse
connectors, please use an Adder CCP2U converter, as discussed opposite.
Note: For neatness and accessibility it is advisable to join the keyboard and
mouse link cables, that lead to each system, using several cable ties.
4 Attach the USB connector of the CCP2U converter to a vacant USB socket of
the computer system.
5 Repeat the above steps for any other system that requires USB connections.
USB port on system
Adder CCPU
converter
Keyboard and
mouse link cables
from Adder unit
Symbols indicate the
keyboard and mouse
sockets
2A
1A
2B
1B
2C
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