Cyclades User's Guide Manual De Usuario

Advanced Installation Procedures

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                                 Installing the AlterPath KVM Expander

 

 

When ordering the 

KVM Expander

, customers also order one KVM 

Terminator for each server to be connected to one of the KVM ports. The 
number and types of KVM Terminators in each order are based on the number 
of KVM ports on the 

KVM Expander

 model that is being shipped and on the 

types of servers that are to be connected to the KVM ports. For details, see 
“KVM Terminator Usage and Types” on page 58.

Note: For more information about cabling, see “RS-232 Cabling Tutorial” at

, under “White Papers.” For ordering 

information, see “Cyclades Product Guide,” available at: 

The KVM Expander is a 1U device that can be mounted on the side of a rack 
or placed on a desktop or other flat surface. Two brackets are supplied with six 
Phillips screws for attaching the brackets to the KVM Expander for mounting. 

•

If you are not mounting the KVM Expander, place the KVM Expander on 
a desk or table.

•

If you are mounting the KVM Expander, obtain a Phillips screwdriver and 
the appropriate nuts and bolts before starting the following procedure.

Note: Place the KVM Expander in a location that is within the 500 feet distance 

allowable between the KVM/net and its connected computers. Using cables 
longer than 500 feet in total length can compromise performance.

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2 - Mounting 
brackets with 
8 - screws  (2 
spares)

Use to mount the KVM/net to 
a rack or wall. See “To 
Mount the KVM Expander” 
on page 122.

Table 3-1: KVM Expander Shipping Box Contents, Part Numbers, and Description 

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