1.. Product Overview
Rackmount KVM Switch Rear View
The NetCommander IP back panel is illustrated in the figure below. Note: The figure below shows the back panel for a
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1Power Outlet – The power cord included with the KVM connects to the unit here.
2Reset button – Pressing this button for 10 seconds restores the system to its factory default settings.
3Serial Ports 1 and 2 – The KVM features two RJ45 serial ports, for connecting serial manageable devices, such as PDUs, firewalls, and routers. (see the Serial Pinout section in this manual for the pinout information)
4LAN Ports 1 and 2 – The KVM features two RJ45 LAN ports for connecting to 10/100 Mbps networks. If LAN 1 goes down, LAN 2 takes over. When LAN 1 becomes operational again, the KVM will need to be rebooted to make it the default LAN port again. Note: Only one LAN port can be turned on at a time; they cannot both be turned on. If you don’t wish to use network redundancy, connect a single network cable to LAN 2 Port.
5Console KVM ports – A USB keyboard and mouse, and VGA (HD15) monitor connect here for local operation of the NetCommander IP
KVM.
6USB Port – This port currently serves no functional purpose. It is included for future functionality upgrades.
7Server ports – When connecting a computer/server, Cat5e/6 cabling connects from an available server port to a
1..8 Rackmounting the NetCommander IP
Follow all instructions in the safety section of this manual before rackmounting. Make sure to write down the MAC Address and Device Number from the bottom of the unit before rackmounting, as they will be useful when finding the IP address assigned by the DHCP server. For the
1.8.1 Standard Console KVM Switch Instructions
1Remove the rackmount brackets from the unit and mount them to the back of the rack using
2Take the Console KVM switch and gently slide it into the rack so that it inserts into the rackmount brackets you just mounted.
3Mount the rackmount brackets on the front of the unit to the rack using
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