Installation
Note: Before proceeding with installation, make sure all devices being connected to the KVM switch are turned off.
1. Using audio/video cables appropriate for your model, connect the video output of each computer you are adding to a video
input on the KVM.
Note: Models with dual-monitor capability require 2 available video ports per computer.
2. Using USB A/B device cables, connect a USB port on each computer being added to a USB port on the KVM.
Note: Models with CAC support require an additional USB 2.0 A/B cable connected to each computer.
3. Using 3.5 mm stereo audio cables, connect the audio output of each computer you are adding to an audio input on the
KVM.
4. Using an audio/video cable appropriate for your model, connect a monitor to the console video output on the KVM.
5. Connect a wired USB keyboard and mouse to the console USB keyboard and mouse ports of the KVM.
Note: Keyboards and mice with internal USB hub or composite device functions are not supported. Wireless keyboards and mice are not
supported.
6. Connect a set of speakers to the console audio output port of the KVM using a 3.5 mm stereo audio cable.
Note: Microphones or headsets with microphones are not supported.
7. For models with CAC support, connect a CAC reader to the console CAC port on the KVM.
Note: CAC readers with external power sources are not supported.
8. Power on the KVM by connecting the included external power supply to a Tripp Lite surge protector, line conditioner or UPS.
9. Power on all connected computers and monitor. The front-panel LEDs will begin to flash.
Note: The computer connected to port 1 will always be selected by default after power-up.
10. To switch among the connected computers, push the desired input button on the front panel of the KVM. If an input port
is selected, the LED of that port will light up.
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