APC AP9254, AP9258 manual Connecting Computers to the APC KVM Switch

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Connecting Computers to the APC KVM Switch

4.Locate your first input cable. It will have a 25-pin ÒDÓ connector at one end. Plug this cable into any numbered channel port on the rear of the switch. The other end of the input cable will have three con- nectors: a 15-pin ÒHDDÓ connector for your video, a PS/2 keyboard connection and a PS/2 mouse connection. The PS/2 connectors are designated by a mouse or keyboard icon on the connector. Plug these connectors into the matching ports on your computer.

MOUSE PORT

KEYBOARD

PORT

VIDEO

PORT

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240V~,.1a,		50/80Hz
		50/80Hz
T	VAC	POWER
2A, 250
		PATENT	PENDING

USER

H

G

F

E

D

C

MADE	IN USA

B

A

5.Locate your next input cable. Repeat step 4 until all computers are properly attached to the switch.

6.Locate the power cord that came with your APC KVM Switch unit. Plug it into the IEC power connector on the switch. Make sure that the power switch is off, then plug the other end of the power cord into an APC UPS or appropriate AC wall outlet. This outlet must be near the equipment and easily accessible, to allow for unplugging prior to any servicing of the unit.

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Contents KVM Switch Canadian Department of Communications Statement FCC StatementTable of Contents Page Expansion for up to 64 computers Product Overview Feature OverviewPush-button and keyboard switching Compatibility Connecting your Peripherals Installation Basic InstallationConnecting Computers to the APC KVM Switch Rack Mount Installation Attaching Multiple APC KVM Switch Units Advanced InstallationBasic Operations Overview ESC Keyboard ControlKey Sequence Action Keyboard SwitchingAction System Control and MaintenanceOSD Operations Activating OSD OSD Window APC KVM SwitchCommand Menu Basic Channel Maintenance Adding New Channels base unit onlyAdding New Channels with a cascaded unit Changing Channel Names and Addresses Deleting an Existing ChannelOperation Procedure ID WindowChanging the Size, Colour and Position of the ID Window Setting the ID Window Dwell Time Administrator Password Administrator FunctionsMultiple User Logins Differences between Secure and Non-secure Operating ModesCreating the Administrator Password Setting the Administrator Logout TimePush-Button and Hot-Key Channel Selection Setting up additional users Channel Scanning Choosing a scan method With the Scan Button non-secure mode only Setting the Scanning OrderTurning Scanning On and Off From the OSD menuSetting the Scanning Dwell Time For Sequential ScanningFor Alphanumeric Scanning Scanning and Security Specifications Initial Configurations PairingSelect Unit Configuration Tiered Default Paired Master Pairing Connections User Adding New Channels with Paired Units Uninstalling Pairing Symptom Action TroubleshootingSymptom Action Symptom Action Symptom Action Symptom Action If Problems Persist Limited Warranty W. a p c c . c o m