Tripp Lite NetCommander B072-016-1 - Manual (Page 5)

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5.4 Connecting the NetCommander KVM System
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5. Installation
(continued)
The Server Interface Unit gets its power from the connected computer. In the case of the NetCommander
PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-001-PS2), the power is drawn from the keyboard port. In the case of
the NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (B078-001-USB), the power is drawn from the USB port.
SIUs allow a computer/server to be located up to 33 ft. from the KVM switch.
5.5 NetCommander Server Interface Unit (SIU)
Figure 5.5.1 NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit
SIU = Server Interface Unit
5.5.1 PS/2 Server Interface Unit
NetCommander B072-016-1 KVM Switch
Cat 5/5e/6 Cable
Cat 5/5e/6 Cable
SIU
SIU
SIU
Connecting a NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-001-PS2)
Shut down the computer being connected to the B078-001-PS2 (SIU) 1.
Connect the B078-001-PS2 VGA connector to the computers VGA port 2.
Connect the B078-001-PS2 PS/2 Keyboard connector to the computers PS/2 Keyboard port 3.
Connect the B078-001-PS2 PS/2 Mouse connector to the computers PS/2 Mouse port 4.
Connect one end of the Cat5/5e/6 patch cable to the RJ45 port on the B078-001-PS2* 5.
Connect the other end of the Cat5/5e/6 patch cable to the desired RJ45 CPU port* 6.
Repeat these steps for each additional PS/2 computer/server you are connecting to the KVM 7.
* Cat5/5e/6 cable should be no longer than 33ft. (10m).
Up to 33 Ft (10m)
SIU
To computer's
mouse port
To computer's
keyboard port
To computer's
VGA port
Figure 5.4 NetCommander KVM system connections
Connect each computer to the KVM using a Server Interface Unit (SIU) and Cat5/5e/6 patch cable.
Figure 5.3 illustrates the connection options.