2. Hardware Setup

Setting Up

Setting up the CE252 is simply a matter of plugging in the cables. Refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbered steps) and do the following:

1.Connect the local console devices (mouse, keyboard and monitor) to the ports on the rear of the Local Unit (CE252L).

2.Plug the provided KVM cable into the appropriate connector on the front of the CE252L, then plug the connectors on the other end of the KVM cable into the appropriate ports on the computer system (or Console section of the KVM switch - if you are using one).

Each connector is marked with an identifying icon.

3.Connect one end of a Category 5 twisted pair cable to the Remote I/O port on the CE252L, then plug the other end of the Category 5 twisted pair cable into the Remote I/O port on the CE252R.

4.Connect the remote console devices (mouse, keyboard and monitor) to the ports on the rear of the Remote Unit (CE252R).

5.Plug the provided KVM cable into the appropriate connector on the front of the CE252R, then plug the connectors on the other end of the KVM cable into the appropriate ports on the computer system (or Console section of the KVM switch - if you are using one). Each connector is marked with an identifying icon.

6.Connect the other provided power adapter into an AC source, then connect the adapter's power cable to the Power Jack on the CE252R.

7.If you choose to use a power adapter with the CE252L, plus the power adapter into an AC source and plug the adapter’s power cable into the CE252L’s Power Jack.

Note: Use of a power adapter with the CE252L is optional. Please refer to the note regarding the Power Jack on page 6 for further details.

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