Connections; Host Computer Connections - Black Box ServSwitch Wizard DXS Manual

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3.2 Connections

Installation of the Wizard DXS - Digital involves a number of basic connections to some or all of the following items:
• Host computer (below)
• IP network port
• Power supply

3.2.1 Host computer connections

The Wizard DXS - Digital is connected to the host computer using the supplied DVI-D video, USB, audio and power control cables
(the latter two connections are optional).
3.2.1.1 To attach the video and USB cables
1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the Wizard DXS - Digital and the computer. Live connections are
possible but it is also preferable to power down items before connection or disconnection.
2 Connect the supplied DVI-D cable to the video socket at one end of the Wizard DXS - Digital and connect the other end to
the video output of the host computer.
3 Connect one of the supplied USB cables to the socket labeled
computer.
4 [Optional step] If the Virtual Media feature is required and/or you wish to power the Wizard DXS - Digital without using the
supplied power adaptor, then also connect the other supplied USB cable to the socket labeled
If the VM USB connection is not made then the supplied power adaptor must be used.
USB cable for
keyboard and
mouse links
USB cable for Virtual
Media feature (optional
connection)
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DVI-D video cable
Figure 3-3. Connecting the video and USB cables
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and the other end to a vacant USB port on the host