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APC AP9268 manual Advanced Install, Attaching Multiple Switch Units

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2.2 Advanced Install

Basic Installation

2.2 Advanced Install

Attaching Multiple Switch Units

(Please note that cascading can only be done with AP9850, AP9851 or AP9853 cables)

1.Follow steps 1-8 of the Basic Install section for each cascaded unit.

2.Plug the 25-pin “D” connector of your input cable into any available channel port on the rear of your base Switch unit.

3.Plug the 15-pin video connector on the other end of the cable into the

port labeled on your ﬁrst cascading Switch unit. Plug the PS/2 mouse connector, designated by a yellow band or mouse icon, into the port. Plug the remaining 6-pin miniDIN keyboard connector into the port.

4. Follow steps 9-11 for each attached computer.

CASCADING

UNIT

BASE UNIT

	PS/2 KEYBOARD CABLE	VGA
	PS/2 MOUSE CABLE	MONITOR
	PS/2 MOUSE CABLE	CABLE
		CABLE

5.Repeat steps 2-3 for every cascaded Switch unit in your system.

6.Power-up your Switch unit(s) ﬁrst, then all attached computers.

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APC AP9268 manual Advanced Install, Attaching Multiple Switch Units

Contents

APC KVM Switch AP9268 AP9278For use in the United States English Thank You FCC StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement Radio Frequency InterferenceRack Mount Safety Considerations APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Chapter 3 - Basic Operations Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 1 - Product Overview Chapter 4 - On-Screen Display OperationsAdvanced security for total control over system access 1.1 Product Overview - Feature OverviewMultiuser/Remote Access Capability FLASH upgrade capabilityPlug and play “Keep Alive” featureAutoBoot Technology Mouse translationStatus indicator LEDs 1.2 CompatibilityPush-button & keyboard switching XGA/XGA-II support2.1 Basic Installation Connecting your Local PeripheralsConnecting your Remote Peripherals 6. If you are using Remote PS/2 peripheralsLength CableDescription Connecting Computers to the APC KVM Switch b. Press the Control keys twice more to access Administrator Commands 2.2 Advanced Install Attaching Multiple Switch Units3.1 Basic Operations- Overview 3.2 Keyboard Control Action 3.3 Keyboard SwitchingKey Sequence Action 3.4 System Control and MaintenanceKey Sequence On-Screen Display Operations4.1 On-Screen Display Operations - Activating OSD 4.2 The OSD Window Add Channel 4.3 The Command MenuAPC KVM Switch 4.4 Basic Channel Maintenance Editing Channel Names and Addresses Deleting an Existing Channel4.5 The ID Window Setting the ID Window Dwell Time Multiple User Logins 4.6 Administrator FunctionsAdministrator Account Differences between Secure and Non-Secure Operating ModesCreating the Administrator Account Setting Up Additional UsersFLASH Upgrades Switch SelectionSetup Port Operations Remote UserIndependent Access 5.1 Advanced Operation- Multiuser OperationC A BUnit B C A A B C Unit Base Shared Access5.2 Multi Chassis Operation Independent Access Options APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide5.3 Keyboard Translation Table 1 PS/2 Keyboard to Sun ComputerSun keyboards have a power key used to power the workstation on and off. PS/2 keyboards may have a sleep key to place the computer in a stand-by or power saving mode 6.1 Channel Scanning - Choosing a scan method With the Scan Button 6.2 Turning Scanning On and OffFrom the OSD menu By keyboard hot-key sequenceTo delete a channel from the Scan List 6.3 Scanning by ListTo add a channel to the Scan List Mechanical 7.1 SpeciﬁcationsPower EnvironmentalMechanical 7.2 Speciﬁcations for Remote User Receiver AP9279Power Environmental7.3 FLASH Upgrading Conﬁgure your terminal program to the following settings 38,400 Baud 7.4 Troubleshooting if the green status LED is blinking. If it is not, press escape AppendicesSymptom Symptom Symptom 7.4 If Problems Persist Limited Warranty Life Support Policy APC Worldwide Customer Support