Chapter 2. Hardware Setup; Overview; Before You Begin - ATEN KN2100VA Series User Manual

Overview

For convenience and flexibility that allows USB interfaces, as well as multiple
platforms, the KVM over IP switch design utilizes KVM Adapter Cables, that
serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected devices (see
Adapter Cable Connection Diagram, page 32 for details).
A separate KVM Adapter Cable is required for each server or device
connection. The model numbers of the Adapters are given in the KVM Adapter
Cables section, page 10.

Before You Begin

1. Important safety information regarding the placement and
grounding of this device is provided on page 249 and onwards.
Please review it before proceeding.
2. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the
installation has been turned off. You m ust unplug the power cords
of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
3. Please operate the device with caution when under high
environmental temperatures, as the surface of the device may
become overheated under such conditions. For instance, the
surface temperature of the device may reach 70 ºC (158 ºF) or
higher when the environmental temperature reaches close to 50
ºC (122 ºF).
Hardware Setup
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