KV1720A
KV1721A
KV1722A
To connect the Server Access Module (SAM)
About the Server Access Module
The
The SAM draws its power from the server and supports Keep Alive functionality, enabling your server to operate properly with or without connectivity to the Octopus unit. Keep Alive functionality is suspended during upgrade.
For additional information
For further instructions on hardware connection, software setup and security configuration, please refer to the installer/user guide included with the Octopus unit. See http://www.blackbox.com for the latest software and firmware updates.
1 Connecting a server to the SAM
If the server is not already powered down, do so now. Plug the SAM connectors into the appropriate ports on the back of the server. Next, power up the server. When the server has completely powered up, proceed to the next step.
UTP Cable
up to 1,000 feet from the server to the user
Octopus Appliance
Server Access Module - Sun
Server Access Module - USB
Server Access Module - PS/2
Server
HD15 and 13W3
versions available
Server
NOTE: Do not reboot the server during the upgrade process.
Server
2 Connecting the SAM to the Octopus unit
Connect one end of the UTP cable to a server port on the Octopus unit and the other end into the SAM. If the Octopus unit is not already powered up, do so now.
Troubleshooting tips
If a server is unavailable through the Octopus system, make sure that all Octopus servers and components are powered up and all cables are correctly attached. If operation is not restored, test your connection with another SAM, or with another port on the Octopus system.
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