APC AP9268 manual Advanced Install, Attaching Multiple Switch Units

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Basic Installation

2.2 Advanced Install

Attaching Multiple Switch Units

(Please note that cascading can only be done with AP9850, AP9851 or AP9853 cables)

1.Follow steps 1-8 of the Basic Install section for each cascaded unit.

2.Plug the 25-pin “D” connector of your input cable into any available channel port on the rear of your base Switch unit.

3.Plug the 15-pin video connector on the other end of the cable into the

port labeled on your ﬁrst cascading Switch unit. Plug the PS/2 mouse connector, designated by a yellow band or mouse icon, into the port. Plug the remaining 6-pin miniDIN keyboard connector into the port.

4. Follow steps 9-11 for each attached computer.

CASCADING

UNIT

BASE UNIT

	PS/2 KEYBOARD CABLE	VGA
	PS/2 MOUSE CABLE	MONITOR
	PS/2 MOUSE CABLE	CABLE
		CABLE

5.Repeat steps 2-3 for every cascaded Switch unit in your system.

6.Power-up your Switch unit(s) ﬁrst, then all attached computers.

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Contents APC KVM Switch For use in the United States EnglishFCC Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementRack Mount Safety Considerations APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Table of Contents Product Overview Feature Overview MultiplatformPlug and play Push-button & keyboard switching CompatibilityBasic Installation Connecting your Local PeripheralsConnecting your Remote Peripherals If you are using Remote PS/2 peripheralsCable Description Length Connecting Computers to the APC KVM Switch APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Advanced Install Attaching Multiple Switch UnitsBasic Operations- Overview Keyboard Control ESCKeyboard Switching Key Sequence ActionSystem Control and Maintenance Key Sequence ActionOn-Screen Display Operations Activating OSD APC KVM Switch OSD WindowCommand Menu Basic Channel Maintenance Editing Channel Names and Addresses Deleting an Existing ChannelID Window Setting the ID Window Dwell Time Administrator Functions Differences between Secure and Non-Secure Operating ModesCreating the Administrator Account Setting Up Additional UsersFlash Upgrades Switch SelectionSetup Port Operations Remote UserIndependent Access Advanced Operation- Multiuser OperationShared Access Multi Chassis OperationIndependent Access Options Keyboard Translation PS/2 Keyboard to Sun ComputerAPC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Channel Scanning Choosing a scan method With the Scan Button Turning Scanning On and OffFrom the OSD menu To delete a channel from the Scan List Scanning by ListTo add a channel to the Scan List Power SpeciﬁcationsSpeciﬁcations for Remote User Receiver AP9279 Flash Upgrading Appendices Troubleshooting Try going into command mode again. If APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Appendices APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide If Problems Persist Limited Warranty Life Support Policy General policy Examples of life-support devicesAPC Worldwide Customer Support