Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations; Mounting The Kvm In The Front Of The Rack; Mounting The Kvm In The Back Of The Rack; Section 3: Cabling A Kvm - Dell PowerEdge 180AS Cable Routing Manual

Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM's (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS)

Figure 3: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member

PowerEdge 4220 Vertical Top

Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations

1U mounting is supported in all Dell racks. The rail kit provided with the KVMs installs without tools
into four post square and unthreaded round hole racks. Tools will be needed for mounting in four
post threaded hole or two post racks.

2.1 Mounting the KVM in the Front of the Rack

Follow the instructions contained in the
rack space. This mounting orientation allows for the air intake of the KVM to be at the front of the
rack. This will allow fresh air to be used for cooling purposes.

2.2 Mounting the KVM in the Back of the Rack

Follow the instructions contained in the
rack space. In this configuration a 1U blanking panel is included in the kit, which when installed
prevents air recirculation within the rack. Installation of the KVM in the rear of the rack may be
hindered if vertical mount PDUs are installed prior to the KVM in the back of the rack.
Please note the maximum ambient inlet temperature for the digital KVMs is 50 degrees C. In the
event that your rack temperature exceeds this value at the air inlet of the KVM, mount the digital KVM
in front of the rack (Section 2.1). The air inlet for the KVM is located on the non-port side, and the air
exhaust is located on the port side.

Section 3: Cabling a KVM

This section details best practices on cabling the digital KVM in different mounting orientations.
Rack Installation Guide
Rack Installation Guide
PowerEdge 2420 Vertical
to install the KVM into the 1U Front-
to install the KVM into the 1U Rear-
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