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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Included
1 x ServerLink CAT 5 KVM Switch
1 x Rack Mount Kit
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x Set of Footpads
1 x CD-ROM with User Manuals, Quick Installation Guides and Utilities
Optional
KVM over IP Module
150m CAT 5 KVM Console Extension Unit
Please make sure all included components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was
damaged in shipping, please contact your local dealer.
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent
any damage to the switch or to any other devices.
Brief Introduction
The ServerLink 8 port, 16 port or 32 port CAT 5 KVM Switches can control attached servers or computers
from a local or remote console.
They are loaded with features such as one local console port, plus an additional optional CAT 5 based remote
console port or one additional optional IP based remote console port, On-Screen-Display (OSD) menu,
password security, hot-key control, push button port selection and auto scan control. They have complete
keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous and flawless server boot-up process.
Designed with intelligent video Gain/EQ (equalizer) adjustments to tweak the video image individually for each
server so that each server can be up to 40 metres away from the console drawer.
With the optional CAT 5 based remote console port you can remotely control servers and computers. You can
locate a second console (monitor, keyboard and mouse) up to 150 metres away from the KVM switch. The
built-in CAT 5 transmitter synthesizes VGA monitor and keyboard/mouse signals and transmits these signals
to the remote CAT 5 receiver over standard CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable.
With the optional IP based remote console port you can control connected servers locally at the rack or
remotely via the Internet using a standard browser. You can securely gain BIOS level access to systems for
maintenance, support or failure recovery over the Internet. Communication is secure via SSL encryption.
