Keyboard-Video-Mouse Switch - Philips M3150B Installation And Service Manual

Information center system

Table of Contents

Interconnecting the System

The Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) Switch provides for control of up to 4 Information

Centers with a single keyboard and mouse. It also permits a single display to serve as the

2nd (applications) display for all Information Centers. Figure 5-31 shows a wiring diagram

for 4 Information Centers connected to a KVM Switch. However, it can also be used for

only a keyboard or only a keyboard and mouse.

Detailed information on KVM Switch installation is given in the following Installation

Note, which is provided with the Switch and also contained in the Documentation CD-

When installing the KVM Switch, keyboard and mouse cables on the USER PORTs must be

attached securely with a cable tie, either to the video plug (if present) or to the cable tie mount

provided, as shown in Figure 5-31.

When securing cables, be sure to provide strain relief loops and cinch cable ties tightly.

Securing Cables to Video Plug

Securing Cables to Cable Tie Mount

Hardware Installation

Figure 5-31 Securing Keyboard and Mouse Cables on KVM Switch

Mouse/Trackball

Keyboard Plug

Mouse/Trackball

Keyboard Plug

Troubleshooting