ConnectPRO MIT-CAT5 8, SL2116A manual Connecting the CAT5 KVM system, CAT5 KVM system connections

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•Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise

•Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the CAT5 KVM, does not exceed 10m/33ft

9. Connecting the CAT5 KVM system

Connect each computer to the CAT5 KVM system using the appropriate CIM and CAT5 cables. Figure 4 illustrates the CAT5 KVM system connections with the appropriate CIM connected to a PS/2, SUN and USB computer/server.

Figure 4 CAT5 KVM system connections

The CIMs

The CIMs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port (CIM PS/2, SUN) or from the USB port (CIM USB).

Connecting a PS/2 CIM

Figure 5 illustrates the CIM.

To connect the PS/2 CIM:

1.Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video card.

2.Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port.

3.Connect the Mouse connector to the computer’s Mouse port.

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Contents MIT-CAT5 Table of Contents Technical precautions Trademarks Compatibility FeaturesIntroduction System componentsPre-installation guidelines CAT5 KVM system configurationCAT5 KVM models CAT5 KVM system connections Connecting the CAT5 KVM systemConnecting a SUN CIM Updating the LEDs Connecting the power supplyOperating the CAT5 KVM system Resetting the SwitchRack mounting the CAT5 KVM Rack mounting the CIMsSelecting a computer Keyboard hotkeysOSD Navigating the OSDGeneral settings OSD settings F2Administrator Status a Ports settings 22. F7 DefaultsPorts Settings window Time settingsUsers Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Moving the label F6 Using the Control softwareControl software system requirements Installing and running the Control software Connecting the RS232 Serial cableComputer icons Communication ErrorToolbar buttons Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration View menuMake the desired changes Click OK Factory default settings Loading a saved configurationReminder Password protectionInstalling the software System requirements for the CAT5 KVM Update softwareUpgrading the CAT5 KVM firmware Button or Box Function Starting and configuring the CAT5 KVM UpdateVerifying the version numbers Switch Unit box, check the CAT5 KVM Manager optionObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware ResetUSB SUN Combo keys Troubleshooting tipsOperating Systems Technical specificationsVGA

16 Port KVM, SL2116A, MIT-CAT5 8 specifications

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