Connecting and Removing Cables

CAUTION

Read the Console Drawer manual before connecting the cables. Do not connect or remove the cables during a thunderstorm. When unplugging cables hold them by the plug, not the cable. Connect and remove cables in the following order.

Connecting Cables

●Getting started

Then confirm that the power cable for each server is plugged into an electric o utlet and that the power is off. (Confirm connection (1))

●Connect the servers

2.1When using one level KVM Switch (using only one switch device) It is possible to hook up a maximum of 8 servers.

1)Connect the first server’s keyboard, mouse connector and CRT connector with the special cable (connect (2)), next connect the switching device’s Mini D-Sub 15 pin (female) to the special connector (black). (connect (3)). Use the fixing screws to hold the Mini D-SUB15Pin in place.

2)Connect hosts 2 through 8 in the same manner.

3. Connect the console

3.1Connect the monitor cable and keyboard/mouse cable to the keyboard and mouse connectors. (connect (4)) Note: Do not connect the cables to the connectors marked with an x.

4. Connect the power cable

4.1Connect the power cable to the Console Drawer. Next, connect the power cable to an earthed power supply outlet.

When connecting the connector (Mini D-SUB 15Pin) for the monitor, use the fixing screws to securely connect the connector to the Console Drawer and server. Otherwise, images may be distorted.