Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Installation
To install the CN8600, refer to the installation diagrams on the following pages (the numbers correspond to the numbers of the steps), and do the following:
1.Plug your USB keyboard, mouse, DVI monitor, speakers and microphone into the local console port section located on the CN8600 unit’s rear panel.
2.Use the KVM cable provided with the package to connect the CN8600’s PC/KVM Port to the keyboard, video, mouse, speakers and microphone ports of the server or KVM switch that you are installing.
3.(Optional) If you want to use the virtual media function, use the USB 2.0 cable provided with the package to connect a USB port on the server to the CN8600’s Virtual Media port.
4.(Optional) If you want to use a Laptop USB Console, connect the laptop’s USB to this port.
Note: Check that the Select Switch for the Virtual Media/Laptop USB Console ports is in the right position.
5.Plug a network cable into the CN8600's LAN port 1
6.(Optional) Plug a second network cable into the CN8600’s LAN port 2. Note: Dual LAN operation is optional.
7.(Optional) If you are using a PON device (PN108), connect it to the PON port with
Note: Serial adapters require a separate purchase.
8.(Optional) If you are using other serial devices, such as a standard modem, connect it to the Serial port with
Note: Serial adapters require a separate purchase.
9.Plug the power adapter provided with this package into an AC power source, then plug the power adapter cable into one of the CN8600’s power jacks.
10.(Optional) Plug another power adapter into an AC power source, then plug the power cable into the other CN8600 power jack.
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