ConnectPRO MIT-CAT5 8 - Manual (Page 7)

• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to
generate electrical noise
• Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the CAT5 KVM, does not exceed
10m/33ft
9. Connecting the CAT5 KVM system
Connect each computer to the CAT5 KVM system using the appropriate CIM and CAT5 cables.
Figure 4 illustrates the CAT5 KVM system connections with the appropriate CIM connected to a
PS/2, SUN and USB computer/server.
Figure 4 CAT5 KVM system connections
The CIMs
The CIMs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port (CIM PS/2, SUN) or from the USB
port (CIM USB).
Connecting a PS/2 CIM
Figure 5 illustrates the CIM.
To connect the PS/2 CIM:
1. Connect the Screen connector to the computer’s Video card.
2. Connect the Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port.
3. Connect the Mouse connector to the computer’s Mouse port.