Hardware Setup
1. Disconnect power from each CPU to be connected. (If your CPU fully supports hot-plugging, powering-down will not be necessary).
2. Plug the appropriate Host Adapter into the devices and video ports on the back of each CPU.
6 miniDIN
male connectors
6 pin miniDIN
female connectors
15HD female
video connector
Rear View of PS/2 CPU
Rear View of Legacy SUN CPU
PS/2 keyboard (purple)
USB-PS/2 Adapter
(mouse)
15HD male
video connector
USB Type A male
USB Type A
device port
15HD female
video connector
Rear View of USB CPU
video
devices
(Front View)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector cannot be used
when the USB connector is plugged directly
into the USB CPU.
(Front View)
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Note: When hotplugging the
mouse and keyboard cables into
a PS/2 CPU, be sure to connect
the mouse cable first, then the
keyboard cable. Failure to
connect in this order may cause
the mouse to not be recognized
by the CPU.
15HD male
video connector
(Front View)