Epicenter 2x16 Centerpoint Connections, Cable Lengths, Cable Description, Connecting the Cables

CENTERPOINT CONNECTIONS

POWER

Check that the power switch is in the off position (O). Connect the included power cable to the re- ceptacle located on the back of the Centerpoint unit.

KVM CABLES

Cable Lengths

Cable length affects video quality as well as keyboard and mouse data timing. The maximum cable length is determined in part by the computer and peripherals used. Not all systems give satisfactory results at the maximum length. Standard Epicenter KVM cables are supplied in 6,9,12,15 and 20- foot lengths.

Cable Description

Centerpoint uses proprietary cables to connect to PC servers. One end of the cable is a 15-pin con- nector that attaches to the rear of Centerpoint. The other end is split into 3 connectors; 1 15-pin VGA connector for attachment to a server’s video output; 1 PS/2 connector for the keyboard and 1 PS/2 connector for the mouse.

Connecting the Cables

First, power up the Centerpoint unit and optionally power down any or all computers that will be connected to Centerpoint. Then select the port that you wish to connect to on the Centerpoint unit and attach the single 15-pin connector. Once this is done, make the proper connections to the server’s video, mouse and keyboard receptacles. IMPORTANT – Insure that the single 15 pin connector of the KVM cable is connected to the Centerpoint unit first then connect the other end to the server's keyboard, mouse and video outputs. Failure to do so may result in damage to the server or the Centerpoint unit.

Repeat the above process for each of the servers that you wish to connect to Centerpoint. Once all servers are connected you may then power up and boot each of the servers, if they are not already up and running.

You may now proceed to configure the Centerpoint unit using its On-Screen Menu.

Second User Video, Keyboard and Mouse Connections

Standard video monitor, keyboard and mouse for the second user are located to the left of the KVM Connector ports at the back of the unit. To add the second user, simply connect an external video monitor, keyboard and mouse to these ports.

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