Can i use PS/2 to USB Converter to AP5201

[BillP]

This question was originally posted by David John on APC forums on 1/7/2015

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I i hope that you can help me in my question

one oy client has recently purchase a AP5201 KVM switch from us. at the back of the AP5201 KVM switch is a PS2 connection for the mouse and keyboard

but the problem is they have USB interface for the mouse and keyboard

can we use a PS2 to USB converter and is there a ny special requirement needed to make it work?

i hope that you can give me a advice

thank you in advance

[BillP · Accepted solution]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 1/7/2015

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Hi,

This is something you can try but not something we have verified works properly with any particular USB to PS2 adapters. Thus, I don't want to tell you it will work and it doesn't. Alternatively, a similar type KVM we offer today that has USB or PS2 inputs would be KVM0108A but none of the server modules/cables would be compatible with this unit (just as an FYI). I am not sure if you cannot find a USB to PS2 adapter that would work what you'd want to do so I'll mention it.

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by David John on APC forums on 1/7/2015

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Hi Angela

Thank you for the response

we have tried to use a PS2 to USB converter but it did not work. i am not sure if the quality of the PS2 to USB converter is bad

is there any option that you can suggest like a brand or model of PS2 to USB converter?

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 1/7/2015

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I haven't tested anything with this model of KVM but I hear things about C2G or Cables to Go brand. I am not sure if that is available where you are. I saw it here on Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812196223

Let me also ask someone that might be more familiar with this to see if they have any further guidance before you purchase something else.

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by David John on APC forums on 1/7/2015

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Hi Angela

We are located here in QATAR. thank you for the suggestion

Yes can you please check with your team if there is anything that we can do or anything is needed to be added

i will appreciate it very much

thank you in advance

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 1/9/2015

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Hello again,

Sorry for the delay. I confirmed that there is no adapter that engineering thinks would work for the local console input connection due to the complexity of the signals and how it is designed. The only thing we can find adapters for would be the servers you connect (though we offer PS/2, USB, and SUN cables/server modules there so no adapter would be needed). Thus, it would be suggested to use a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for the local console connection, or explore providing a different KVM model that supports USB on the console as your best bets.