Installation 19
Figure 2-4. Console Switch Configuration with a Legacy KVM Switch 
To add a legacy KVM switch:
1
Mount the KVM switch into your rack cabinet. Locate a length of CAT 5 cabling to connect 
between your Console Switch and the SIP for your switch. 
2
Attach the keyboard, monitor and mouse connectors of the SIP to a user port on your tiered 
switch. 
3
Attach one end of the CAT 5 cabling to the RJ-45 connector on the SIP.
4
Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable to an available port on the back of your Console 
Switch. 
5
Connect the servers to your tiered switch according to the instructions included with the 
device.
6
Power cycle the tiered switch to enable the switch’s local user port recognize the SIP.
Console Switch
Server 2
SIP
Local User 
SIP PS/2 or USB or 
AVRIQ PS/2, USB, 
Sun, or Serial
Server 1
Legacy Switch
Legacy Switch