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• Quick Start Guide
• User Manual
• Warranty Registration Card
• KH88 KVM Switch
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• Rack Mounting Kit
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• Power Cord
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The complete KH88 package consists of:
System Requirements
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The KH88 Unit ( Front View )
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Package Contents
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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
High Density KVM Switch (KH88) QUICK START GUIDE
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This section details the required hardware components for successful installation and use
of the KH88
Console
• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you plan to use on any
computer in the installation
• A PS/2 style mouse
• A PS/2 style keyboard
Computers
To use and access the KH88 successfully, your computer requires the following:
• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
• A 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port. (The KH88 does not support serial mice)
• Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on pin
3,or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4 (PS/2 to
AT adapter required).
To prevent damage to your equipment, please do the following before you begin installation:
-Make sure that power to all the devices you plan to connect are turned off.
-Make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Consult your
dealer for the technical details if necessary.
1. Port Selection Switches
2. Port LEDs
3. Reset Switch
4. Power LED
The KH88 Unit ( Rear View )
1. Power Socket
2. Power Switch
3. Firmware Upgrade Section
4. Console Port Section
5. CPU Port Section
Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
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Cascading
To control even more computers, up to eight additional KH88 units can be cascaded from the CPU
ports of the First Stage unit.
The cascaded KH88 that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units.
As many as 64 computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation.
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• Firmware Upgrade Cable
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Check to make sure that each item in the above list is included in your package.
If any item is missing or was damaged in shipment, please contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly.
Follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent damage to the KH88 unit and any
connected devices.
1. Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the unitʼs Console Ports.
2. Use a KVM cable to connect any available CPU port to the keyboard, video and mouse
ports of the computer you are installing.
3. Plug the power cable into the KH88 power socket, and then plug the power cable into an
AC power source.
4. Turn on the power to the computers
