Chapter 2: Installation - IBM 17353LX - 1x8 Console Switch Installation And User Manual

CHAPTER
Installation
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Before installing a rack console switch, refer to the following lists to ensure you have all of the
items that were shipped with the rack console switch as well as other items necessary for proper
installation.
• Power cord
• Mounting hardware (includes mounting brackets)
• Documentation CD
• Quick Installation Guide
• 1U filler panel
Additional items needed:
• One Phillips screwdriver
• For each server to be attached or daisy chained:
• One IBM Conversion Option (KCO or UCO) and one CAT 5 cable
-or-
• One IBM 3M Console Switch Cable (PS/2 or USB)
• For each rack console switch to be tiered, you need a CAT 5 cable.
• For each switch to be tiered, you need the following:
• One IBM KVM Conversion Option (KCO) and one CAT 5 cable
-or-
• One IBM 3M PS/2 Console Switch Cable
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