Installation – Rose Electronics RackView Switch User Manual
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INSTALLATION
Installation and Operations Manual
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The first installation procedure is to strategically install the unit in a 19” rack 
so all CPU connection cables do not exceed the recommended cable 
lengths. The recommended max DVI-I cable length is 16 feet (5 meters); 
USB max cable length is 13 feet (4 meters). If longer cable lengths are 
needed, Rose Electronics has a range of DVI and USB extenders that can 
extend the DVI/USB cable lengths up to 400ft (140m) over CATx cable. 
Fiber versions are also available which will extend to a much greater 
distance. 
To properly mount the unit in a 19” rack, please refer to APPENDIX C for a 
detailed procedure. For safety reasons, it is recommended that the rack 
installation be performed by at least two people, although one person can 
install the Rackview Switch. 
Figure 1 shows the basic installation of the 1x8 DVI switch. It is 
recommended that power on all equipment be powered off. 
Figure 1. Basic Installation
 
 
 
1 – 8 Computers 
with DVI-I video, 
USB keyboard, 
USB mouse, Audio 
& Microphone 
