Installation – Rose Electronics RackView Switch User Manual
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INSTALLATION
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The first installation procedure is to strategically install the unit in a 19” rack
so all CPU connection cables do not exceed the recommended cable
lengths. The recommended max DVI-I cable length is 16 feet (5 meters);
USB max cable length is 13 feet (4 meters). If longer cable lengths are
needed, Rose Electronics has a range of DVI and USB extenders that can
extend the DVI/USB cable lengths up to 400ft (140m) over CATx cable.
Fiber versions are also available which will extend to a much greater
distance.
To properly mount the unit in a 19” rack, please refer to APPENDIX C for a
detailed procedure. For safety reasons, it is recommended that the rack
installation be performed by at least two people, although one person can
install the Rackview Switch.
Figure 1 shows the basic installation of the 1x8 DVI switch. It is
recommended that power on all equipment be powered off.
Figure 1. Basic Installation
1 – 8 Computers
with DVI-I video,
USB keyboard,
USB mouse, Audio
& Microphone