Cyclades User's Guide manual Setting Up the KVM Expander

Installing the AlterPath KVM Expander

Table 3-1:KVM Expander Shipping Box Contents, Part Numbers, and Description

5	Item	P/N	Description		Purpose
		HAR0453	2	- Mounting	Use to mount the KVM/net to
			brackets with		a rack or wall. See “To
			8	- screws (2	Mount the KVM Expander”
			spares)		on page 122.

When ordering the KVM Expander, customers also order one KVM Terminator for each server to be connected to one of the KVM ports. The number and types of KVM Terminators in each order are based on the number of KVM ports on the KVM Expander model that is being shipped and on the types of servers that are to be connected to the KVM ports. For details, see “KVM Terminator Usage and Types” on page 58.

Note: For more information about cabling, see “RS-232 Cabling Tutorial” at http:// www.cyclades.com/resources, under “White Papers.” For ordering information, see “Cyclades Product Guide,” available at: http:// www.cyclades.com/common/www/pdf/catalog.en.pdf.

Setting Up the KVM Expander

The KVM Expander is a 1U device that can be mounted on the side of a rack or placed on a desktop or other flat surface. Two brackets are supplied with six Phillips screws for attaching the brackets to the KVM Expander for mounting.

•If you are not mounting the KVM Expander, place the KVM Expander on a desk or table.

•If you are mounting the KVM Expander, obtain a Phillips screwdriver and the appropriate nuts and bolts before starting the following procedure.

Note: Place the KVM Expander in a location that is within the 500 feet distance allowable between the KVM/net and its connected computers. Using cables longer than 500 feet in total length can compromise performance.

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