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