Chapter 1. Introduction

Requirements

External Console

ŠA VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation

ŠA PS/2 or USB mouse

ŠA PS/2 or USB keyboard

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on the computers that connect to the KL1508A or KL1516A KVM ports:

ŠA VGA, SVGA or multisync port

Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution is

1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz. If you want to use a higher setting for the screen resolutions of the attached computers, see Troubleshooting, page 81.

ŠA Type A USB port and USB host controller (for USB KVM adapter cable connection, see following section)

- or -

Š6-pin Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports (for PS/2 KVM adapter cable connection, see following section)

KVM Adapter Cables

ŠCat 5e/6 cable is required to connect the KL1508A / KL1516A to one of the KVM adapter cables.

ŠThe following KVM adapter cables are required for use with the KL1508A / KL1516A:

Function

Module

 

 

Connect to devices with PS/2 ports

KA7920 / KA7520 / KA7120

 

KA9520 / KA9120

 

 

Connect to devices with USB ports

KA7166, KA7168, KA7169,

 

KA7970 / KA7570 / KA7170

 

KA9570 / KA9170

 

 

Connect to Sun Legacy systems (with 13W3 port)

KA9130 / KA7130

 

 

Connect to Sun USB systems

KA9170 / KA7170

 

 

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