Installation guide

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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 I P .
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:
Step 1
Power down your computer and DKVM -IP8 switch
Step 2
Connect the power supply to IP KVM switch and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle.
Step 3
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.
Step 4 (Local console)
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.