1. Features
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Console KVM Switch Rear View
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External USB Keyboard/Mouse Port: This USB port is available if you want to use an external keyboard or mouse. It can also be used if connecting a
B051-000 IP Remote Access Unit.
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Firmware Upgrade Port: During a firmware upgrade, the included HD15 to DB9 Firmware Upgrade Cable connects to the KVM switch here.
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Daisy-Out Port: When daisy-chaining additional B042-Series KVM Switches, the daisy-chain cable connects from this port to the lower-level KVMs
Daisy-Chain In port.
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Power Dongle: The included C13 to 5-15P power cord connects to the KVM switch here.
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External VGA Monitor Port: This HD15 port is available if you want to use an external monitor. It can also be used if connecting a B051-000 IP Re-
mote Access Unit.
Note: If this port is not being used, the included External VGA Port Terminator must be connected to it for the unit to function properly.
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Computer Ports: Computers connect to the KVM switch here via P780-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kits.
Rackmount KVM Switch Rear View
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USB Keyboard/Mouse Console Ports: Two USB ports are available to connect a USB keyboard and/or mouse.
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Power Receptacle: The included External Power Supply connects to the KVM switch here.
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Daisy-Chain In/Firmware Upgrade Port: This HD15 Male connector is used when daisy-chaining to a higher-level B040/42-Series KVM Switch.
When the B042-Series KVM Switch is the first KVM in a daisy-chain, or in single-stage installations, the included HD15 to DB9 Firmware Upgrade
Cable connects to the KVM switch here to perform a firmware upgrade.
Note: When performing a firmware upgrade on a daisy-chain installation, upgrading the Master KVM switch will also upgrade all lower-level KVM
switches. (See Firmware Upgrade on page 10 for details.)
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Daisy-Chain Out Port: This HD15 Female connector is used when daisy-chaining to a lower-level B042-Series KVM Switch.
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PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Console Ports: Two PS/2 ports are available to connect a PS/2 keyboard and/or mouse.
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VGA Monitor Console Port: The console monitor connects to the KVM switch here.
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Computer Ports: Computers connect to the KVM switch here via P780-Series USB/PS2 Combo KVM Cable Kits.
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