Chapter 1. Introduction

Computers

The following hardware components are required for each computer:

ŠA VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port; or, for legacy Sun systems, a Sun 13W3 video port

ŠPS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin Mini-DIN), or at least one USB port; or, for legacy Sun systems, a Sun style keyboard port (8-pin Mini- DIN)

KVM adapter cables (CPU modules) connect multiplatform computers (PS/2, USB, Sun, Mac, and serial) and certain cascaded KVM switches to the KM0832. The KVM adapter cables currently available are listed in the table below. Contact your dealer for details.

 

Function

Model Number

 

 

 

KVM adapter

For PS/2 computers

KA8120

cables

 

 

For PS/2 computers

KA9120

(CPU modules)

 

 

 

For Sun legacy computers

KA9130

 

 

 

 

For Sun USB computers

KA9131

 

 

 

 

For serial devices

KA9140

 

 

 

 

For USB computers

KA9170

 

 

 

Cables

One or more of the following cables are required for use with the KM0832:

Function

Type

 

 

Console module or KVM adapter cable to KM0832

Cat 5 cable

(see p. 138)

 

 

 

Daisy chain cables

LIN5-50H1-H12 (15 cm)

 

2L-1700KM (60 cm)

 

2L-1701KM (1.2 m)

 

2L-1704KM (4 m)

 

 

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