Raritan CS16(R) User Manual

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32. Using the appropriate CompuSwitch cable, connect the 25-pin connector to anychannel on the CompuSwitch back panel (figure 5).3. Plug the cable’s video, keyboard, and mouse connectors into the computer ports.Note: CompuSwitch is automatically powered when at least one connectedcomputer is powered ON.4. Power ON the computer. On the CompuSwitch front panel, the light above the Skipbutton will be ON, and the light above the connected channel button will be ON.5. The video from the connected computer will be displayed on the monitor. Operatethe keyboard and mouse as if they were connected directly to the computer.6. After you have verified operation of one computer, connect the remaining computersfollowing steps 2–4. You may now begin using CompuSwitch.Figure 5. Cabling detailsInstallation Notes1. Connections are provided for either a 6-pin PS/2-style or a 5-pin Extended AT-stylekeyboard. Do not connect both keyboards simultaneously. Because the Hot KeyMode operation (page 9) requires full PS/2 keyboard functions, a PS/2-style or anExtended AT-style keyboard, which supports these functions, is recommended.2. You may simultaneously connect PS/2 and AT computers to CompuSwitch with theappropriate cables. However, only a PS/2 mouse can be used with CompuSwitchto operate the computers.