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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 2 ThinkSystem Analog 1x8 KVM Switch 2
Product Overview.............................................................................................................................. 2
Product Features.............................................................................................................................. 2
Package Contents............................................................................................................................. 3
Structure Diagrams.......................................................................................................................... 3
Front View .............................................................................................................................. 4
Rear View ............................................................................................................................... 4
ThinkSystem USB Conversion Cables for Analog KVM (SC17A30048)............................................ 5
Rackmount Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Attach the Cable-Support Bar................................................................................... 6
Step 2: Rack Mount the SM27A17643.................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Quick Start 8
Before Installation............................................................................................................................ 8
Basic Installation.............................................................................................................................. 8
Step A: Connect the Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor..................................................................... 8
Step B: Connect Servers........................................................................................................ 9
Initial OSD Operation...................................................................................................................... 10
Login..................................................................................................................................... 10
Accessing a Server............................................................................................................... 11
Logout .................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 4 Using the On-Screen Display Interface 13
OSD Layout ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Login Screen ........................................................................................................................ 13
Selection Menu..................................................................................................................... 14
Channel ID............................................................................................................................ 16
Specifying Channel Names ............................................................................................................ 17
User Management .......................................................................................................................... 18
System Settings.............................................................................................................................. 21
Available Settings and Options ............................................................................................ 21
Adjusting the OSD Position .................................................................................................. 22