Connect a KX III and Cat5 Reach DVI

Note: The images used in the diagrams are not specific to KX III but the connections are accurate.

This section introduces three scenarios involving KVM switches.

• Connect the Cat5 Reach DVI between any KVM switch and its local console.
• Connect the Cat5 Reach DVI between two KVM switches.
• Connect the Cat5 Reach DVI between a computer/server and a KVM switch.

Turn off all devices before making the connections.

For detailed information on setting up the local and remote consoles, see Connecting a Keyboard/Mouse/Video Source in Cat5 Reach DVI Help for more information.

• To connect a KX III and Cat5 Reach DVI:

1. If you have not already done so, set up the local and remote consoles with the Cat5 Reach DVI transmitter and receiver, respectively.

   See Basic Installation in Cat5 Reach DVI Help for more information.

2. Use a Cat5e/6 cable to connect the transmitter and receiver.
3. Connect the transmitter and receiver to an appropriate power source respectively.
4. Connect the local console ports of the KVM switch to the transmitter.
   1. Plug one end of the Raritan-provided DVI cable into the DVI‑I IN port on the transmitter, and the other end into the KVM switch's video port.
   2. Plug the USB‑B connector of the Raritan-provided USB cable into the USB‑B port on the transmitter, and the other end into the KVM switch's local USB‑A port.
5. Turn on the KVM switch.

   

Tip: The local or remote console can be equipped with a KVM drawer instead of a set of keyboard, mouse and monitor. See the illustration below.

• To increase the distance between two tiered KVM switches:

1. Set up a remote console by connecting the receiver to a KVM switch.
   1. Connect a USB CIM to the receiver.
   2. Connect this USB CIM to any channel port on the KVM switch via a Cat5 cable.
2. Use a Cat5e/6 cable to connect the transmitter and receiver.
3. Connect the transmitter and receiver to an appropriate power source respectively.
4. Connect the KVM switch to the transmitter.
5. Turn on both KVM switches.

   

• To increase the distance between any computer and a KVM switch:

1. Set up an optional local console with the transmitter.
2. Set up a remote console by connecting the receiver to a KVM switch.
3. Use a Cat5e/6 cable to connect the transmitter and receiver.
4. Connect the transmitter and receiver to an appropriate power source respectively.
5. Connect the computer to the transmitter.
6. Turn on the computer.