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Mounting and Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Digital KVM’s (1082DS, 2162DS, 4322DS)

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Figure 3: KVM Mounted on Vertical Member

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Section 2: 1U Mounting Locations

1U mounting is supported in all Dell racks. The rail kit provided with the KVMs installs without tools

into four post square and unthreaded round hole racks. Tools will be needed for mounting in four

post threaded hole or two post racks.

2.1

Mounting the KVM in the Front of the Rack

Follow the instructions contained in the

Rack Installation Guide

to install the KVM into the 1U Front-

rack space. This mounting orientation allows for the air intake of the KVM to be at the front of the

rack. This will allow fresh air to be used for cooling purposes.

2.2

Mounting the KVM in the Back of the Rack

Follow the instructions contained in the

Rack Installation Guide

to install the KVM into the 1U Rear-

rack space. In this configuration a 1U blanking panel is included in the kit, which when installed

prevents air recirculation within the rack. Installation of the KVM in the rear of the rack may be

hindered if vertical mount PDUs are installed prior to the KVM in the back of the rack. 

Please note the maximum ambient inlet temperature for the digital KVMs is 50 degrees C. In the

event that your rack temperature exceeds this value at the air inlet of the KVM, mount the digital KVM

in front of the rack (Section 2.1). The air inlet for the KVM is located on the non-port side, and the air

exhaust is located on the port side.

Section 3: Cabling a KVM

This section details best practices on cabling the digital KVM in different mounting orientations.

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