Chapter 3: Assembly and Installation

7.Slide out the console drawer. Push the KVM module evenly toward the drawer and secure both units using the attached thumbscrews. See Figure 3-10.

Thumbscrews (permanently

attached to the tray)

KVM module

Console drawer

Figure 3-10. Securing the KVM module to the console drawer.

8. Make sure the Centronics connectors on the KVM module and attached cable are firmly mated. See Figure 3-11.

516" (8 mm)

Centronics

connector

on cable

Figure 3-11. Centronics connectors.

9.Connect the power supply to the barrel connector on the KVM module.

10.For operation, pull out the drawer from the 4-post rack or cabinet and latch it in the extended position. A locking mechanism locks the drawer when it’s pulled out, pushed in, or folded down. When not in use, push in the drawer, then fold down, lock, and secure the display.

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