Thinklogical OriginKVM 8250 Manual - Manual (Page 8)

The Future of Access and Control
February 2010 4 REVISION C
2.3. Product Overview
2.3.1. Mounting the OriginKVM 8250
You may choose to rack mount your OriginKVM 8250 or place it on a shelf or desktop (feet included).
The front panel display should be visible and front panel buttons accessible. All connections are made
to the rear of the chassis.
2.3.1.1. Rack Mount or Desktop
The OriginKVM 8250 may be installed in an EIA-standard 19 inch rack (1U tall), or placed on a shelf or
desktop. For shelf use, attachable rubber feet are provided and the rack mounted brackets can be easily
removed. The OriginKVM 8250 chassis does not need to be opened or accessed. The sturdy metal
case allows units to be stacked as required.
NOTE : Be sure to leave adequate ventilation space on both sides of the units, especially if units
are being stacked. Each rack mount bracket is held on by 4 screws. The brackets may be
positioned so that the unit sits forward or is recessed in your rack. If the brackets are
removed or repositioned, it is not necessary to re-use the left-over rack mount screws.
2.3.2. Front Panel Display and Buttons
The front-panel LCD display should be visible and accessible for system setup. The front panel buttons
are used to configure special video settings and to review existing OriginKVM 8250 configurations.
LCD Navigation Pad
LCD System Information
and Programming
FIGURE 2: OriginKVM 8250 Front Panel LCD Display
2.3.3. Convection Cooled
The OriginKVM 8250 does not require special cooling or ventilation other than what is normally provided
in the equipment rack. No fan means that it does not add to the ambient noise in your equipment room
and it is less prone to equipment failure. Be sure not to block the air vents on the sides of the unit, and
leave space on both sides. If mounted in an enclosed rack, it is recommended that the rack have an
adequate ventilation fan to provide airflow through the unit(s).