Lindy CPU SWITCH warranty Appendix B. Cable and connector specifications, Important Note

Appendix B. 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 PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables.

CABLE CONNECTION	CABLE SPECIFICATION
Keyboard, monitor and	All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports
mouse to LINDY CPU	at the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch. If you use an AT style
Switch	keyboard you will need an AT (5 pin DIN female) to PS/2 (6
	pin mini-DIN male) converter. Keyboard, monitor and mouse
	extension cables can be used to increase the distance from
	LINDY CPU Switch up to 10m. Most keyboards and mice will
	also operate at distances of 20 metres.
LINDY CPU Switch to PCs	15 pin high density male D connector to 15 pin high density
1 to 16	male D connector wired as a standard VGA PC to monitor
Video	cable. There are two types commonly available. The best
	type cables which will give excellent quality are constructed
	with coaxial cable cores. Cheaper ‘data’ cables are often
	used, but can degrade video quality if used over longer
	distances. Avoid using 'data' cables longer than 2 metres
	unless the video quality is not important. Good quality coaxial
	video cables may be run at distances up to 50 metres with
	little loss of video quality.
LINDY CPU Switch to PCs	6 pin mini-DIN male connector to 6 pin mini-DIN male
1 to 16	connector with all lines connected straight through (1-1,2-2
Keyboard and PS/2 mice	etc.). If the PC has a 5-pin DIN AT style keyboard connector
	you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter 6-pin mini-DIN
	female to 5-pin DIN male (readily available).
	Cables should be no longer than 30 metres.

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