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

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Installation
• Switch off all computers
• Ensure that the cables are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as
fluorescent lights, HVAC systems or motors
• Ensure that the distance between any computer and the KVM switch does not exceed 33 ft.
Connect each computer to the KVM using a Server Interface Unit (SIU) and Cat5e patch
cable (for best results, use STP cables—N105 series). Figure 4 illustrates the connection
options.
Figure 4 NetCommander KVM system connections
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 (B078-001-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.
Connecting a NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-001-PS2)
To connect the PS/2 Server Interface Unit:
1. Connect the VGA connector to the computer's Video card.
2. Connect the PS/2 Keyboard connector to the computer's Keyboard port.
3. Connect the PS/2 Mouse connector to the computer's Mouse port.
Pre-Installation Guidelines
Connecting the NetCommander KVM System
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