Making connections, System connections

Making connections

Connections to the Adder TS4 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 connect a system (PS/2-style connections)

Note: Two Adder VSC3 link cables are required per connected system.

1Ensure that the computer system to be connected is switched off and power is removed from the Adder TS4.

(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).

2At the rear panel of the Adder TS4 unit, attach a VSC3 link cable to the (purple) keyboard socket of port 1.

3Attach the other end of the VSC3 link cable to the keyboard socket (usually coloured purple) on the first system.

4Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the mouse connection (green) between the Adder TS4 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.

5Repeat the above steps for systems 2, 3 and 4 to the corresponding ports of the Adder TS4. If any systems do not have PS/2-style keyboard and mouse connectors, please use an Adder CCP2U converter, as discussed opposite.

To connect a system (USB-style connections)

Note: Two Adder VSC3 link cables plus one CCP2U converter are required per connected system.

1At the rear panel of the Adder TS4 unit, attach a VSC3 link cable to the (purple) keyboard socket of port 1.

2Attach the other end of the VSC3 link cable to the inline keyboard socket of the CCP2U converter.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the mouse connection (green) between the Adder TS4 port 1 and the CCP2U converter.

Keyboard and mouse link cables from Adder TS4

Symbols indicate the keyboard and mouse sockets

Adder CCP2U converter

USB port on 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.

4Attach the USB connector of the CCP2U converter to a vacant USB socket of the first system.

5Repeat the above steps for any other system that requires USB connections.

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