Installation 15
Figure 2-2. Basic Console Switch Configuration
To connect a SIP to each server:
1
Locate the SIPs for your Console Switch.
2
Attach the appropriately cable ends to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on the first server
you will be connecting to the appliance.
3
Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling that will run between your SIP and Console Switch to
the RJ-45 connector on the SIP.
4
Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to the desired ARI port on the back of your
Console Switch.
5
Repeat steps 2 to 4 for all servers you wish to attach.
Configuration Port
(for updating firmware) Console Switch
Local User A
Servers 2-16
Server 1
SIP
Local User B (16-port model only)