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5
Connections at the CAM (local) unit
1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the system to be
connected.
(Note: If it is not possible to switch off devices prior to connection, then
a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the Hot plugging and mouse
restoration section for more details).
2 Locate the required CAM and attach its video, keyboard and mouse (PS/2-
style or USB) and optional audio connectors to the relevant sockets on the
computer system.
4 Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of
the CAM. The other end of the cable run will attach to
the remote X100 module.
PS/2-style.keyboard
Audio
Video
USB.keyboard/mouse
PS/2-style.mouse
A range of different
connector combinations
are made available
by the various CAM
formats
Computer
Access
Module
Category 5, 5e or 6 cable
to X100 module
Green indicator - power present
Yellow indicator - signal activity
Note: CAMs derive power from the
computer system via either the PS/2-style
keyboard connector or USB connector.
3 Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the computer
system and the remote peripherals - see Cable length advice.