Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus User Manual

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7
Connections
Installation of the CPU IP involves a number of basic connections 
to some or all of the following items:
•  Host computer or KVM switch 
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Host computer or KVM switch
The CPU IP can either connect directly to a single host computer or to range of 
hosts via one or more KVM switches. 
To connect a host computer or KVM switch
1  Ensure that power is disconnected from the CPU IP and the computer or 
KVM switch to be connected. 
(Note: If it is not possible to switch off devices prior to connection, then 
a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the 
2  Connect the plugs at one end of a KVM cable set to the keyboard, video 
and mouse sockets of the computer or KVM switch (for mouse plug 
conversion information – see 
   
Monitor (video) 
 
 
 
Blue
  Keyboard 
 
 
 
Purple
  Mouse 
 
or 
 
Mid green
3  Connect the plugs at the other end of the KVM cable set to the corresponding 
sockets, collectively labelled as ‘COMPUTER/KVM SWITCH’, at the rear of the 
CPU IP.