Belkin F1DP108AEA User Guide

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The enclosure of the SMB CAT5 KVM Switch is designed for standalone or 
rack-mount configuration. The 8- and 16-port SMB CAT5 KVM Switches are 
natively rack-mountable in standard 19-inch server racks. Rack-mount hardware 
is included with these switches for a sturdy rack installation. An optional Rack-
Mount Kit (F1D005) is available for use with the 4-Port SMB CAT5 KVM Switch.

•  whether or not you intend to use the direct-access port selectors
•  the lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard, monitor, and mouse
•  the location of your servers in relation to your console
•   the lengths of the cables you use to connect your servers to the SMB CAT5 

KVM Switch

VGA signals transmit best up to 100 feet (30m). Beyond that length, the 
probability of video degradation increases. For this reason, Belkin recommends 
that the length of the CAT5 UTP cable between the SMB CAT5 KVM Switch and 
the connected servers does not exceed 100 feet (30m).

NOTE: The Belkin CAT5 Extender (F1D084) may be used to extend your console 

(keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to 500 feet (152m). 

WARNING! Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights, air conditioning 

equipment, or machines that create electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners).

You are now ready to begin installation of your SMB CAT5 KVM Switch. 
The following sections (pages 13-22) provide complete instructions 
for the hardware setup of a single SMB CAT5 KVM Switch (F1DP104A, 
F1DP108A, F1DP116A).

Note for Belkin PRO2 Series Owners (F1DA104T, F1DA108T, F1DA116T):  
Installation for the PRO2 KVM Switch has changed. Please follow this installation 
manual completely to ensure proper installation. Failure to do so may result in 
keyboard or mouse errors, and/or faulty operation.