Connecting the 8x1 dpkvm switcher – Gefen EXT-DPKVM-841 User Manual

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CONNECTING THE 8X1 DPKVM SWITCHER

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How to Connect the 8x1 DPKVM Switcher

1

Connect up to eight (8) DisplayPort source devices to the DisplayPort inputs
on the back panel of the Switcher using DisplayPort cables.

2

Connect a DisplayPort-supported display to the DisplayPort output on the
back panel of the Switcher.

a

OPTIONAL: To use the RS-232 communication feature, connect an
RS-232 cable between the Switcher and RS-232 host controller.

b

OPTIONAL: To communicate with the Switcher using Telnet, connect
an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet jack on the back of the Switcher
to the network. See page 24 for more information on using the Telnet
feature.

c

OPTIONAL: To extend the range of the IR control, connect an IR
Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIR) to the back of the Switcher.

3

Connect the included 5V locking power supply to the power receptacle on
the 8x1 DPKVM Switcher

4

Connect the opposite end of the power supply to an open wall socket power
source.

Wiring Diagram for the 8x1 DPKVM Switcher

EXT-DPKVM-841

Computer

Computer

Computer

Computer

Computer

Computer

Computer

Computer

DisplayPort

Display

Powered Speakers

DISPLAYPORT CABLE

MINI STEREO AUDIO CABLE

USB CABLE

IR

ETHERNET

RS-232 CABLE

DisplayPort KVM Switcher

IR Extender

RS-232 Controller

USB Mouse

USB Keyboard

Router

ATTENTION: This product should always be connected to a grounded
electrical socket.

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