ServView KVM Module

3.2.2 Server Access Module Links

Dependant on the KVM module used, there will be either 8 or 16 RJ-45 sockets labeled as COMPUTER CONNECTIONS. Each socket supports a CAT 5, 5e or 6 link to an individual server system.

Note: The maximum length of the cable can be up to 10 metres (32 feet), however, for KVM modules KVT8CATUV and KVT16CATUV ensure that the overall distance between a remote user (connected to a remote extender) and any server must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet).

1Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the KVM module.

2Connect a CAT 5, 5e or 6 link cable to one of the COMPUTER CONNECTIONS ports. See Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3. Connect a CAT 5, 5e or6 link cable to a COMPUTER CONNECTIONS port.

3Connect the other end of the cable to the Server Access Module (SAM) that is linked to the required server system. For more information about connecting SAMs, please refer to the appropriate ServSwitch user guide as appropriate to the KVM module being used:

• KVT8CATUV or KVT16CATUV

---> use KV0081A/KV0161A (ServSwitch CX Uno) user guide,

• KVT1IP8CATUV or KVT1IP16CATUV ---> use KV1081A/KV1161A (ServSwitch CX Uno IP) user guide,

• KVT4IP16CATUV

---> use KV4161A (ServSwitch CX Quad IP) user guide.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each server system.

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