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Figure 2-5. Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch

To add a legacy KVM switch:

Mount the KVM switch into your rack cabinet. Locate a length of CAT 5 cabling to connect

between your Console Switch and the SIP for your switch.

Attach the keyboard, monitor and mouse connectors of the SIP to a user port on your tiered

switch.

Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP.

Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to an available port on the back of your Console

Switch.

Connect the servers to your tiered switch according to the instructions included with the

device.

Power cycle the tiered switch to enable the switch’s local user port recognize the SIP.

Console Switch

Server 2

SIP

Local User

SIP PS/2 or USB or

AVRIQ PS/2, USB,

Sun, or Serial

Server 1

Legacy Switch

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