KVM Over the NET™ User Manual

ŠKeep the Cat 5e/6 cable as far away as possible from potential sources of EMI, such as electrical cables, transformers and light fixtures. Do not tie the cables to electrical conduits or lay the cables on electrical fixtures.

Rack Mounting

ŠBefore working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.

ŠAlways load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.

ŠMake sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.

ŠUse caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.

ŠAfter a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.

ŠDo not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.

ŠMake sure that all equipment used on the rack – including power strips and other electrical connectors – is properly grounded.

ŠEnsure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.

ŠEnsure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer

ŠDo not step or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.

Stacking

The KVM Over the Net unit has been provided with a protective grounding terminal. Use a grounding wire to connect the unit’s grounding terminal to a suitable grounded object. Do not omit this step.

In any installation, please also observe the following:

ŠThe building installation should provide a means for connection to protective grounding and the equipment is to be connected to that means;

ŠA service person should check whether or not the socket-outlet from which the equipment is to be powered provides a connection to the building protective grounding. If not, the service person should arrange for

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