Connecting a local keyboard, mouse, and monitor – StarTech.com SV1115IPEXT User Manual

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complete step 11 now and continue to the section entitled
Configuring SV1115IPEXT.

Connect the power cord (provided) to an appropriate electrical

10.

outlet, plug the opposite end of the power cord into the AC/DC
adapter, and plug the power connector into either the DC-in or DC-
in-2 ports on the rear panel of the unit. The LED underneath the
power connectors will be solid green when the unit is powered.
Power on the host computer.

11.
NOTE: If you are using cables other than those provided in the
SV1115IPEXT package or branded by StarTech.com, ensure that
the cables are of high quality and use the minimum possible distance
necessary. Low quality or excessively long (particularly video) cables
between the host computer and the SV1115IPEXT could degrade
performance.
NOTE: In the event that you do not have enough integrated USB ports
available on the managed computer to directly connect the keyboard,
mouse, and SV1115IPEXT, you may use a high-quality USB hub on
one of the computer’s USB ports to make all of the connections.
IMPORTANT: The SV1115IPEXT is convection-cooled. As such,
please ensure the vents on both sides are unobstructed.

Connecting a Local Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor

SV1115IPEXT has the capability to connect a local keyboard, mouse,
and monitor to the host computer for maintenance and monitoring,
allowing users to physically use the host computer as though
SV1115IPEXT were transparent. If needed, the unit can be run through
a typical KVM switch like any other computer. Using a KVM cable, you
can connect the Server Remote Control’s host computer inputs to the

Serial port

(DTE)

R-Port

USB hub ports

PS/2 keyboard

(Local)

PS/2 mouse

(Local)

VGA port

(Local)

RESET button

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