
3. Hardware installation
3.1 Operation Overview
Figure 3-1 shows an example of how to connect the DKVM -IP8 KVM switch
t
o
it
s host, to peripheral
devices, to the power source and to the local area network.
Figure 3-1: DKVM-IP8 Usage Scenario
The unit redirec ts local keyboard, mouse, and video data to a remote administration conso le. All data is
transmitted via
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P
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The unit can also be used in a multi administrator and multi server envir onment.
3.2 Connecting DKVM-IP8 switch to the host system
Before installation, make sure all peripherals and computers have been turned of
f.
This examp le
of installation is based on the DKVM -IP8. In order to connect the unit to the host system, please perform
the following steps:
Power down your computer and DKVM -IP8 switch
Connect the power supply to IP KVM switch and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle.
Find a convenient place to put your DKVM-IP8 switch. Its 19” rack mount form factor makes it
ideal mountable on 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides
of the DKVM-IP8 switch. Take note of the length of your cables so that your computers, KVM
Switch, keyboard, mouse and monitor are distanced properly.
Connect the monitor to the KVM Switch. Using the attached cable, or the one included w ith your
monitor, connect it to the HDDB15 -pin female port on the back of the KVM unit labeled with the
monitor symbol at the CONSOLE connector.
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