Installation (continued)

NetCommander Server Interface Unit (SIU)

The NetCommander Server Interface Unit

The Server Interface Unit gets its power from the connected computer. In the case of the NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-101-PS2), the power is drawn from the keyboard port. In the case of the NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (B078-101- USB), the power is drawn from the USB port. When connected and receiving power, the green LED on the SIU will illuminate. When connected to the active port on the KVM, the orange LED will illuminate.

Connecting a NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (Model # B078-101-PS2)

1.Shut down the computer being connected to the B078-101-PS2 (SIU)

2.Connect the B078-101-PS2 VGA connector to the computers VGA port

3.Connect the B078-101-PS2 PS/2 Keyboard connector to the computers PS/2 Keyboard port

4.Connect the B078-101-PS2 PS/2 Mouse connector to the computers PS/2 Mouse port

5.Connect one end of the Cat5 patch cable to the RJ45 port on the B078-101-PS2*

6.Connect the other end of the Cat5 patch cable to the desired RJ45 port on the Console KVM.* The green LED will illuminate when connected and receiving power.

7.Repeat these steps for each additional PS/2 computer/server you are connecting to the Console KVM

Up to 100 ft

SIU = Server Interface Unit

Figure 4 NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit

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Tripp Lite B070-008-19, B070-016-19 owner manual NetCommander Server Interface Unit SIU

B070-016-19, B070-008-19 specifications

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