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CAUTION
Familiarize yourself with the relevant safety precautions before using the Cat5 Extender.
Observe the safety precautions provided herein. They contain important information
intended to prevent accidents that could damage your property or cause you bodily harm.
Make sure that the Cat5 Extender is turned OFF when plugging or unplugging
connectors. Before plugging or unplugging connectors, discharge electricity, especially
static electricity. Unplugging connectors without discharging static electricity or turning
the power OFF presents a risk of damage to the server or the Cat5 Extender. Be
advised that such damage is not covered by warranty.
PC/AT compatibles and SUN servers can be connected to the Cat5 Extender. All
servers must be equipped with the keyboard, mouse, and monitor connectors listed
below. This device cannot be used with other types of connectors. PS/2 keyboards,
mice or SUN keyboards cannot be connected to the console simultaneously.
PC/AT
: Mini DIN 6 Pin Female x 2
(1 each for PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse use )
: USB A-type Connector
: Mini D-SUB 15 Pin Female (monitor)
SUN
: Mini DIN 8 Pin Female
: USB A-type Connector
: Mini D-SUB 15 Pin Female (monitor)
Signals from the server are only compatible with the separate sync. They are not
compatible with the composite sync. Set the Cat5 Extender to separate sync.
Connect the Cat5 Extender and server with one of the dedicated cables (PS/2, USB,
SUN, 1.8m each, available separately).
This device will not function with unsupported keyboards (programmable, wireless) or
mice (wireless, including those with dedicated drivers) that have unique specifications.
Select peripherals accordingly.
This device is equipped with PS/2 (6 pin mini DIN female) and SUN (8 pin mini DIN
female) keyboard connectors. It is not compatible with USB keyboards.
This device is only equipped with a PS/2 (6 pin mini DIN female) mouse connector.
Serial and USB mice cannot be connected to the Cat5 Extender.
This device will not function correctly with unsupported mice that are equipped with
PS/2 wheels and scroll functionality. The scroll functionality may not function correctly
when used in conjunction with certain support software.
PS/2 keyboards and PS/2 mice have identically shaped connectors. Distinguish them
by color when making connections. Improperly connected peripherals will not only fail
to function correctly, but may cause the Cat5 Extender to malfunction.
Set the console keyboard and server drivers correctly. The device will not function
correctly if settings are incorrect. (Example: Language drivers)
This device is not compatible with DVI (Digital Video Interface) displays.
The monitor cable is equipped with a Mini D-SUB 15 Pin connector. Confirm the
direction of the connector and securely tighten the fastening screws. Improper
connections could cause malfunctions.
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Observe the following when using the Cat5 Extender:
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