Dell Console Switch - Manual (Page 19)

Installation 19
Figure 2-4. Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch
To add a legacy KVM switch:
1
Mount the KVM switch into your rack cabinet. Locate a length of CAT 5 cabling to connect
between your Console Switch and the SIP for your switch.
2
Attach the keyboard, monitor and mouse connectors of the SIP to a user port on your tiered
switch.
3
Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP.
4
Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to an available port on the back of your Console
Switch.
5
Connect the servers to your tiered switch according to the instructions included with the
device.
6
Power cycle the tiered switch to enable the switch’s local user port recognize the SIP.
Console Switch
Server 2
SIP
Local User
SIP PS/2 or USB or
AVRIQ PS/2, USB,
Sun, or Serial
Server 1
Legacy Switch Legacy Switch