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Connecting a CO cable to each target device

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Ethernet Power cord Configuration port ACI port Local user Chapter 2: Installation 11 ARI ports Target device Target device CO cables . Figure 2.3: Basic LCM2 appliance configuration Connecting a CO cable to each target device To connect a CO cable to a target device, complete the following steps: 1. Attach the color-coded connectors of the CO cable to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the first target device that you connect to the appliance. 2. Attach one end of the Cat5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the CO cable. 3. If the cable is a KCO or UCO, attach a terminator to the other RJ-45 connector on the CO cable. 4. Connect the other end of the Cat5 cable to an ARI port on the rear of the LCM2 appliance. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for all target devices that you are attaching.

Section	Page
Local 2x8 Console Manager Installation and User’s Guide	3
Table of Contents	9
List of Figures	11
List of Tables	13
Product overview	15
Glossary	15
Features and benefits	15
Intelligent cables	16
Virtual media	16
OSCAR graphical user interface	17
Video	17
Flash upgradability	17
Tiering expansion	17
Installation	19
Required items	19
Safety precautions	20
Rack mounting the appliance	22
General guidelines	22
Installing the appliance vertically in the side of a rack	23
Installing the appliance horizontally in the 1-U rack mounting space	23
Installing the LCM2 appliance	24
Connecting a CO cable to each target device	25
Connecting local peripheral devices	26
Tiering LCM2 appliances	26
Adding earlier-model appliances	29
Chaining target devices with CO cables	30
Setting up the LCM2 appliance	31
Basic operations	33
Controlling the switching system from the analog user ports	33
Starting the OSCAR interface	33
Connecting a user to a target device	34
Using the OSCAR interface	35
Connecting local virtual media	36
Configuring the appliance and the OSCAR interface	37
Assigning target device names	38
Assigning device types	39
Changing the display behavior	40
Selecting display language	41
Controlling the status flag	41
Setting the keyboard country code	42
Setting appliance security	43
Managing target device tasks using the OSCAR interface	45
Displaying version information	46
Upgrading the firmware	46
Viewing the display configuration	47
Viewing and disconnecting user connections	47
Resetting the keyboard and mouse	48
Scanning the switching system	49
Running switching system diagnostics	50
Broadcasting to target devices	52
Setting the connection mode	53
Computer terminal operations	55
The Console menu	55
Network configuration	55
Other Console Main menu options	56
Appendixes	59
Appendix A: Flash upgrades	59
Upgrading the LCM2 appliance	59
Upgrading the CO cable firmware	59
Repairing damaged firmware	61
Appendix B: Virtual media	62
Virtual media and USB 2.0 constraints	62
Booting a computer using virtual memory	62
Virtual media restrictions	63
Appendix C: UTP cabling	64
UTP copper cabling	64
Wiring standards	64
Cabling installation, maintenance, and safety tips	65
Appendix D: Technical specifications	66
Appendix E: Getting help and technical assistance	68
Before you call	68
Using the documentation	68
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web	69
Software service and support	69
Hardware service and support	69
Appendix F: Notices	70
Index	75
A	75
B	75
C	75
D	75
E	75
F	75
G	75
L	75
M	76
N	76
O	76
P	76
R	76
S	76
T	76
U	76
V	76