Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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Daisy-chaining
Up to 7 KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM Switches can be daisy-chained to
the first-level KM0832. When daisy chained with the KM0432 or KM0216, the
KM0832 must occupy the master (first-level) position, while the KM0432 or
KM0216 must be used as the slave KVM switch(es) (those KVM switches
daisy-chained from the master KVM switch).
When daisy-chaining KM0432 or KM0216, KVM Ports 1–4 on the first-level
KM0832 will be unusable. Neither computers nor cascaded KVM switches can
be connected to these KVM ports.
The KM0832 is capable of supporting eight independent KVM consoles, while
each KM0432 or KM0216 is capable of supporting 4 or 2 independent KVM
consoles. In a complete daisy-chained installation, the eight KVM consoles
that belong to the KM0832 can access and control all of the computers on the
installation. The 4 or 2 KVM consoles belonging to each slave KM0432 or
KM0216 KVM switch only control the computers connected to their respective
KVM switches.
Note: If the daisy-chain feature is not operative on your unit, you will need a
newer version of the firmware. Contact your dealer for details.
To set up a daisy-chained installation, refer to the diagram on page 27 and do
the following:
1. Use a daisy-chain cable set (described in Cables, page 5) to connect the
CHAIN OUT port of the first-level KM0832 to the CHAIN IN port of the
slave KM0432 or KM0216 (first station out to second station in, second
station out to third station in, etc.).
Note: 1. When daisy-chained with the KM0432 or KM0216, the KM0832
must occupy the first-level (master) position, while the KM0432
or KM0216 must be used as the slave station(s).
2. The maximum distance between any two KM0432 or KM0216
cannot exceed 10 m.
3. The maximum distance between the first-level KM0832 and the
last KM0432 or KM0216 in the daisy-chain cannot exceed 20 m.
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