Tripp Lite NetCommander B070-008-19 - Manual (Page 5)

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Figure 3 NetCommander KVM rear panel
Rear View
Configuration
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Power Socket: The power cord plugs in here from the AC power source.
On/Off Switch: Turns the KVM Switch on and off.
Firmware Upgrade Port: Plug included firmware upgrade cable into this port to down-
load firmware upgrade data.
CPU Port Section: Plug the Cat5e cables from each PC or server into these ports.
KVM Console Ports*
Integrated Console Ports*
* The KVM comes with a Jumper Cable to connect the Integrated Console Ports to the KVM Console Ports. This
cable must be connected for the unit to function. Do not remove the Jumper Cable unless you are installing a Tripp
Lite B050-000 or B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit. See the IP Remote Access Unit connection
instructions on page 10 for details.
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Installation
• Switch off all computers*
• The KVM comes with a Jumper Cable to connect the Integrated Console Ports to
the KVM Console Ports. This cable must be connected for the unit to function. Do not
remove the Jumper Cable unless you are installing a Tripp Lite B050-000 or B051-000 IP
Remote Access Unit. See the IP Remote Access Unit connection instructions on page 10
for details.
• Ensure that the cables are not close to any sources of electrical noise interference such as
fluorescent lights, HVAC systems or motors
• Ensure that the distance between any computer and the KVM switch does not exceed 100 ft.
* PS/2 computers need to have the Keyboard and Mouse connectors installed before they are turned on. If you plug the
Keyboard and Mouse connectors into an active PS/2 computer, it may not recognize them, causing them not to work.
Pre-Installation Guidelines
Connecting the NetCommander KVM System
Connect each computer to the KVM switch using a Tripp Lite B078-101-PS2* or
B078-101-USB* Server Interface Unit (SIU) and a Cat5e patch cable.
* Cat5 cable should be no longer than 100 ft..
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