Specifications

Coaxial Analog KVM Switch/Coaxial Analog KVM Console Extender
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2. For each server that you are connecting to the Coaxial Analog KVM Switch,
use a custom cable set (see “Cable” on page 2) to connect any available
server port on the rear of the Coaxial Analog KVM Switch to the Keyboard,
Video, and Mouse ports of the server.
3. Plug the power cable into the port marked Power on the rear of the Coaxial
Analog KVM Switch, and then plug the power cable into an AC power
source.
4. Apply power to the servers.
How to Install Multiple Coaxial Analog KVM
Switches
Pre-installation
Turn off power to all devices that you plan to connect. To prevent damage to
your equipment because of static-electric discharge, ground all devices
involved in the installation.
Warning: Consult your device manuals or contact the
manufacturer’s customer support department for safety and
grounding instructions.
Serial connection
To control additional servers from a single console, you can connect up to 31
Coaxial Analog KVM Switches serially (in a daisy-chain setup) to the first
Coaxial Analog KVM Switch. Control up to 256 servers with a daisy chain of
32 AP5201 Coaxial Analog KVM Switches, or control up to 512 servers with a
daisy chain of 32 AP5202 Coaxial Analog KVM Switches.
1. Turn off power to all devices that you plan to connect.