Rose Electronics QuadraVista QF - Manual (Page 15)

QuadraVista QF Installation and Operations Manual 9
Installation
Please refer to the safety section first before proceeding with any installation or configuration of the
QuadraVista QF. Installation of the QuadraVista QF consists of connecting the computers and KVM
console to the unit. The following steps can be used as a guideline for installing your QuadraVista. It is
recommended that you locate the QuadraVista as close as possible to the computers being connected.
Plug the power cable into the power plug located on the rear panel of QuadraVista QF with the power
switch in the off position. Connect the power cord to a grounded power supply.
Connect all cables before
powering on the QuadraVista.
KVM Console Connections
Connect your digital monitor’s DVI connector to the console monitor connector using a DVI-D cable. If the
digital monitor has an HDMI connector, use an HDMI to DVI-D cable. Connect an analog monitor to the
console monitor connector using a VGA to DVI-I cable.
Connect a USB mouse and keyboard to the console USB-A connectors. PS/2 keyboard and mouse
requires a PS/2 to USB adapter.
Figure 9. Console Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor Connections
Maximum recommended cable length for high quality video (DVI / VGA) is 65 feet (20 meters). Maximum
cable length for USB / PS2 keyboard and mouse is 16 feet (5 meters). For greater distances QuadraVista-
QF supports most KVM extenders, video (DVI / VGA) extenders, and USB extenders.
Computer / Video Source Connections
Switch off the computer and disconnect the keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Connect a USB port on the computer to a QuadraVista-QF USB input port using a single USB A-B cable.
For computers with PS/2 keyboard and mouse, connect the 2 computer ports to a Quadravista QF PS/2
input port using a PS/2 Y cable. For distances greater than 16 feet (5 meters), use a USB or PS/2
extender.
Connect the computer’s digital video output to the QuadraVista QF’s DVI input using a DVI-D to DVI-D or
HDMI to DVI-D cable. For computers with an analog video (VGA) output, use a VGA-DVI-I cable to
QuadraVista-QF DVI input. For distances greater than 65 feet (20 meters), use a DVI or VGA video
extender.