Apex Digital Apex EmergeCard Remote Access - Manual (Page 10)

Emerge Card Remote Access User Guide Installation •••• 6
Planning Your Emerge System Options
Before you setup your new Emerge system, take a few minutes to plan your layout. A quick review of
your options will facilitate a quick, trouble-free installation.
System connection options
You may connect your Emerge system to a single critical server or integrate it with other Apex
console switches. The following list illustrates the types of connections you might be considering:
• Connect directly to a critical server
• Connect to a single or multi-user OutLook switch
• Connect to a Viewpoint user pod
• Connect to a Viewpoint user pod and system pod
• Connect to a Viewpoint user pod and core
System location options
The Emerge system can be used in desktop or rack-mounted systems.
Remote access options
Users connect to the Emerge system using either a direct network connection or a high-speed (64
Kbps or higher) modem connection. All video, keyboard, and mouse signals originate with the remote
computer through an established connection (phone line, ISDN, LAN, or serial) to the Emerge. The
Emerge then passes the signals to the Apex switch, which transmits the signals to the target system.
Tiering options
The Emerge is a remote access device. Unlike the OutLook switch, it cannot be tiered to itself. It can
connect to a primary or secondary OutLook switch in a multi-switch or tiered configuration.
Note
When deciding on the layout for your Emerge system, planning the environment is critical. Operating outside of acceptable
temperature or humidity ranges can result in diminished system operation or damage to your system.
Cable lengths
A target system is connected to the Emerge by means of keyboard, mouse, and high-quality video
cables. Use a high-quality video cable to obtain the best possible video image. Using lower quality
cables may result in poor video quality.
12 ft Maximum cable length for video, keyboard, mouse cable from Emerge to the target system.
Note
Cable length affects video quality as well as keyboard and mouse data timing. The maximum cable length is determined in part by
the computer and peripherals used. Not all systems will give satisfactory results at the maximum length.
Hotplug cable sequence
When hotplugging cables, always plug in the keyboard last or your mouse may not initialize properly.