Keyboard, Monitor, And Mouse Connections - Avid Technology ISIS File Gateway Setup And User Manual

2 Connecting the ISIS Equipment

Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Connections

An industry standard USB keyboard, USB mouse and VGA monitor are use to access the
File Gateway Server. When installed in a rack with several servers an optional KVM switch
can also be used. The keyboard, monitor, and mouse connections use the same ports
described in the following procedure. Follow the instruction supplied with your KVM
switch. You need to supply KVM cables that are compatible with your KVM switch.
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There are only two USB ports on the rear of the File Gateway server. One of the ports is
typically used for the application key. When you purchase your KVM switch make sure it
includes a USB splitter cable so that both your keyboard and mouse can plug into the splitter
cable and use a single USB port on the Engine.
The following figure shows the rear panel of the File Gateway server and the connections
used during the setup.
File Gateway Server USB and Monitor Ports
Power supplies
Intel Pro Ethernet ports
To connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the Avid ISIS:
1. Install your KVM switch in a suitable slot next to the File Gateway server in the rack.
You can also place the monitor on a shelf, and the keyboard and mouse on a sliding tray
in the rack. These items are optional and can be purchased locally or from Avid.
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Do not place the monitor on top of the Avid ISIS.
2. Attach the VGA connector on the monitor cable to the 15-pin video port on the back of
the Avid ISIS. Secure the connector with the thumbscrews on the connector. For exact
locations see
3. Insert the connector on the keyboard and mouse cables into a USB splitter cable.
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If you do not have a USB splitter cable, plug your keyboard and mouse cables directly into
the USB ports on the rear of the File Gateway server.
4. Insert the other end of the USB splitter cable into a USB connector on the back of the
File Gateway server.
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