Black Box RM418-R5 User manual

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1U RACKMOUNT
KEYBOARD
DRAWER
RM418-R5, RM419-R4
USER MANUAL

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1. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 What’s Included........................................................................................................................................................................................3
3. INSTALLATION STEPS.................................................................................................................................................................. 4
4. STRUCTURE DRAWING................................................................................................................................................................. 6
APPENDIX: DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS....................................................................................................................................... 7
A.1 Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................................................................7
A.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual............................................................................................................................................................7

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1U RACKMOUNT KEYBOARD DRAWER
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Construction: 16-gauge steel
Dimensions: 1.75" H x 17.4" W x 15.75" D (4.4 x 44.2 x 40 cm)
Weight: 15 lb. (6.8 kg)
2. OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The Rackmount Keyboard Drawers are available in two models. The RM419-R4 has a two-button touchpad, and the RM418-R5 has
a trackball mouse.
2.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail].
Rackmount Keyboard Drawer with Trackball Mouse (RM418-R5) or Rackmount Keyboard Drawer with Touchpad Mouse (RM419-R4)
(2) rear-mounting L-brackets
(4) fasteners for rear-mounting L-brackets
(1) 2-in-1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse cable
(1) PS/2 to USB adapter
(1) set of keys
(1) package insert directing users to blackbox.com to download this manual
NOTE: You may also need hardware (not included) to mount the drawer in the rack.

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION STEPS
3. INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Install each rear L-bracket using two fasteners. Leave the fasteners slightly loose. See Figure 1
FIGURE 1. INSTALLING THE FASTENERS
2. Measure the front and rear mounting depth of the rack and align each rear L-bracket to a suitable length. Tighten the
fasteners. See Figure 2.
FIGURE 2. ALIGNING THE L-BRACKETS

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION STEPS
3. Install the keyboard drawer into the rack. See Figure 3. Hardware for mounting the drawer to the rack is not included.
FIGURE 3. INSTALLING THE KEYBOARD DRAWER INTO THE RACK
4. Connect to the server via a USB or PS/2 interface. See Figure 4.
FIGURE 4. CONNECTING TO THE SERVER
CAUTION: The keyboard drawer is hot-pluggable, but components of connected devices may not be hot-pluggable. Before attempting
to connect any devices to the keyboard drawer, turn off the power to them. Apply power to connected devices again only
after the keyboard is receiving power.

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CHAPTER 4: STRUCTURE DRAWING
4. STRUCTURE DRAWING
Figure 5 identifies the components of the Keyboard Drawer.
FIGURE 5. KEYBOARD DRAWER COMPONENTS

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APPENDIX: DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS
A.1 DISCLAIMER
Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover
damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation
may revise this document at any time without notice.
A.2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Black Box and the Black Box logo type and mark are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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