Installation; Pre-Installation Guidelines; Connecting The Netcommander Kvm System; Netcommander Server Interface Unit - Tripp Lite NetCommander B072-008-1 Owner's Manual

Installation

Pre-Installation Guidelines

• Switch off all computers
• Ensure that the cables are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as
fluorescent lights, HVAC systems or motors
• Ensure that the distance between any computer and the KVM switch does not exceed 33 ft.

Connecting the NetCommander KVM System

Connect each computer to the KVM using a Server Interface Unit (SIU) and Cat5e patch
cable (for best results, use STP cables—N105 series). Figure 4 illustrates the connection
options.
NetCommander Server Interface Unit (SIU)
The NetCommander Server Interface Unit
The Server Interface Unit gets its power from the connected computer. In the case of the
NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-001-PS2), the power is drawn from the
keyboard port. In the case of the NetCommander USB Server Interface Unit (B078-001-
USB), the power is drawn from the USB port.
Connecting a NetCommander PS/2 Server Interface Unit (B078-001-PS2)
To connect the PS/2 Server Interface Unit:
1. Connect the VGA connector to the computer's Video card.
2. Connect the PS/2 Keyboard connector to the computer's Keyboard port.
3. Connect the PS/2 Mouse connector to the computer's Mouse port.
Figure 4 NetCommander KVM system connections
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