Supported Kvm Switches; Hardware Setup; Cable Length Considerations; Hot Plugging - Fujitsu KVM1116Q User Manual

Supported KVM Switches

KVM switches that can be used in a tiered installation:
• KVM1116Q
– KVM0108A / KVM0116A
NOTE:
functionality of the tiered KVM switch. (For example, KVM0108A / KVM0116A switches do not
support virtual media.)
When OSD* is started at the First Level or Parent KVM switch, all the computers on the
cascaded KVM configuration are listed in the port directory.
* OSD (On Screen Display) is a screen for setting the KVM switch through the display.

Hardware Setup

Cable Length Considerations

NOTE:
KVM server modules are also referred to as KVM adapter cables.
• Do not exceed 66 feet (20m) between the switch and the local monitor.
• The distance between the First Level (Parent) KVM switch and the Second Level (Child) KVM
switch must not exceed 93 feet (30m).
• To support a resolution of 1280x1024, the recommended maximum distance between the KVM
switch and the KVM server module is 164 feet (50m).
• The total distance between any KVM switch and any KVM server module in the installation cannot
exceed 164 feet (50m).

Hot Plugging

The KVM switch supports hot plugging. Server can be removed and added by unplugging and re-
plugging cables from the ports without shutting the unit down.
NOTE:
The Operating System of the server must support hot plugging for this function to work properly.
Some of the KVM switch's features may not be supported, depending on the
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