Belkin F1DA108PEA Installation, Pre-Configuration Where to Place the PRO2 PS/2, section

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Installation

Pre-Configuration

Where to Place the PRO2 PS/2:

The enclosure of the PRO2 PS/2 is designed for standalone or rack- mount configuration. The 8- and 16-port PRO2 PS/2s are natively rack-mountable in standard 19-inch server racks. Rack-mount hardware is included with these switches for a study rack installation. An optional rack-mount kit (F1D005) is available for use with the 4- Port PRO2 PS/2.

Consider the following when deciding where to place the PRO2 PS/2:

•whether or not you intend to use the direct-access port selectors;

•the lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard, monitor, and mouse;

•the location of your CPUs in relation to your console;

•and the lengths of the cables you use to connect your computers to the PRO2 PS/2.

Cable Distance Requirements:

VGA signals transmit best up to 25 feet. Beyond that length, the probability of video degradation increases. For this reason, we recommend that the length of the cables between the PRO2 PS/2 and the connected computers does not exceed 25 feet.

Note: If you need your console to reside further than 25 feet from the PRO2 PS/2, we recommend using the Belkin CAT5 Extender (F1D084vea2) with a standard CAT5 UPT cable. By using this device, you may increase the distance between your PRO2 PS/2 and your keyboard, mouse, and monitor by as much as 300 feet without risking signal degradation.

Cautions and Warnings:

Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights, air conditioning equipment, or machines that create electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners).

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