Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications

IMPORTANT NOTE

The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain computers and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables.

A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-

PC

All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. If you use a PC AT style keyboard you will need an AT (5 pin DIN female) to PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN male) converter.

Cable specification (self-powered operation):

Keyboard, monitor and mouse cables should be no longer than 2 metres.

Cable specification (with optional power adapter):

Keyboard, monitor and mouse extension cables can be used to increase the distance from CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC up to 10m. Most keyboards and mice will also operate at distances of 20 metres.

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