Adder Technology X200A/R, X200AS/R, X100R, RS232, X100A/R, CATX-PS2A How cascade connections operate

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How cascade connections operate

The method for cascading AdderView CATx units is straightforward and requires no hardware settings or lengthy configuration process. This is due to the Adder Port Direct communication system that allows them to locate each other and share information.

The method of linking AdderView CATx units is the same regardless of the cascade level, or number of devices attached. Put simply:

A single cascade link is made by connecting a computer

connections socket of one unit to a CATx user portS socket of the unit below it.

Such a single link would allow just one user from the higher AdderView CATx unit to access any of the computer systems attached to the lower one. However, a single link can cause a bottleneck for multi-user systems so you are strongly recommended to use a minimum of two or three links. Ideally quad links should be used wherever possible as these allow four users to simultaneously access computer systems situated anywhere within the cascade tree.

When cascade links are made between units, each AdderView CATx will automatically recognise the links and treat them accordingly. The connections within dual, triple or quad cascade links will then be allocated to users according to their general availability in that group, not as specific individual lines. The diagram here summarises the groups into which the ports are arranged ð

When connecting links, ensure that you use the lowest numbered ports in each group. For example, to create a triple cascade link in group A, use ports 1, 2 and 3; for a double cascade link in group B, use ports 5 and 6, etc. Unused ports in a group can be utilised to connect directly to normal computers. The Adder Port Direct system will automatically distinguish between the different types of connections.

The central purpose of the link group system is that each user can use a unique address to locate a particular computer. However, as with the Internet, the route to get there could be slightly different each time. This avoids any route blocking that could easily be caused by other users occupying any specific link lines.

Note: Single, dual, triple and quad link groups may be mixed on one unit providing the differing link groups lie within the appropriate group boundaries shown opposite - see Tips for successful cascading for more details.

Port groups for cascade links

(sixteen port models use groups A to D only)

 

 

GROUP F

 

 

GROUP D

 

 

GROUP B

 

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COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

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COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

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GROUP E

 

 

GROUP C

 

 

GROUP A

 

See also

Addressing computers in a cascade

Connecting AdderView CATx units in cascade

Testing specific links to cascaded computers

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Contents AdderView CATx Contents Auto calibrate Re-synchronise mouseIndex Introduction AdderView CATx features front and rear Front panel buttonsWhat’s in the box What you may additionally needMounting Rack bracketsConnections Modem Multiple video Isdn port Head connections Remote switching ControlConnections Cascading Multiple unitsLocal user To connect the local user portRemote user via X100/X200 extender Cable lengths for remote user locationsTo connect a remote user Global user IP network port To connect the Global user IP network portComputer system via CAM To connect a computer systemComputer video compensation for details Modem/ISDN port To connect a modem or Isdn adapterPower in connection To connect the power supplyPower control port To connect and address the switch boxesCascading multiple units System, called Adder Port DirectSee also How cascade connections operate Addressing computers in a cascade CA02Connecting AdderView CATx units in cascade Tips for successful cascadingTo connect units in cascade Using cascaded computers Testing specific links to cascaded computersTo test a specific link Multiple video head connections Remote switching control Host computer port/channel Video offOverall initial configuration To access the configuration menu global users Configuration menusTo access the configuration menu local and remote users HotkeysTo enable general security General security and configuration stepsConfiguration menus layout To set an Admin passwordAccess to all computers Press Access to no computers Press Registering users edit user listTo create/edit user accounts Tips when creating/editing computer entries Registering computers edit computer listTo create/edit computer entries See Remote user skew adjustment for details Video compensationComputer video compensation To apply computer video compensationTo apply remote user video compensation Remote user video compensationTo display a suitable high contrast image If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageUsing the supplied skew pattern Remote user skew adjustmentTo use skew adjustment Creating a skew test patternNum Lock for Red, Caps Lock for Green To select an autoscan period To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To define an autoscan listSaving and restoring configuration settings Preparations for configuration save/loadTo transfer configuration settings To edit the configuration settings Hints for editingTo reset the AdderView CATx IP models What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo reset AdderView CATx models Configuration screensHot plugging and mouse restoration Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseInitial IP configuration To use the initial IP-configuration sequenceTo configure IP-specific settings IP configuration by global user To configure IP details from a global user locationUser Accounts Encryption settings AdderView CATx IP encryption settingsViewer encryption settings Networking issues Positioning AdderView CATx IP in the networkPort settings Placing AdderView CATx IP behind a router or firewallAddressing To discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingEnsuring sufficient security By configuration page via viewerPlacing AdderView CATx IP alongside the firewall PortsTo configure the power sequences for each host computer Power switching configurationPower control sequences To control two or more ports simultaneouslyKvmadmin -getconfig kvm1.cfg Kvmadmin utilityKvmadmin command ip address parameters Kvmadmin -setusers users.csvUpgrading AdderView CATx models and CAMs Performing upgradesItems required to use the upgrade utility To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityCommence the upgrade Select the items to be upgradedSelect the upgrade file to be used Issues to consider when performing flash upgradesTo upgrade AdderView CATx IP models Upgrading AdderView CATx IP modelsAdderView CATx models Accessing the AdderView CATxFront panel controls AdderView CATx IP modelsTo select a computer using the front panel controls Local and remote user accessTo gain access as a local or remote user Selecting a computerAbove or for even longer cascaded computers To select a computer using hotkeysStandard hotkeys Keep Pressed down until all other Numbers have been enteredTo select a computer using the on-screen menu To select a computer using mouse buttonsTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method Logging in and out Selecting cascaded computersConfirmation box Reminder banner To change banner colours or disable the bannerTo use the Routing status feature Routing statusPower switching via configuration menu To switch a computer on or offUser preferences and functions Global user access Global user access via VNC viewer To access via the VNC viewerTo download the VNC viewer Global user access via web browser To access via your web browserUsing the viewer window When using the viewer windowMenu bar Host selection ConfigureMouse pointers To select a hostAuto calibrate Access mode shared/privatePower switching via viewer Re-synchronise mouseMouse Control Single Mouse ModeControls Resync MouseKVM switch menu When entering codesVideo Settings Keyboard ControlSetting the Threshold manually Using automatic configurationsIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected System informationTo initiate a dial up link Access via dial up modem or Isdn linkIf you need to enter a port number To enter a port number in a Web browserWindows Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers LinuxGetting assistance TroubleshootingWhen logging on using VNC viewer, I cannot enter a username US +1 888 275Appendix 1 Configuration menus To access the configuration menusConfigure IP port Functions User Preferences Global Preferences Mouse SwitchingAutoscan Mode Screen SaverRS232 Mouse Type User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time Mouse TypeLanguage Setup OptionsKeypad Controls Exclusive UseAudio Settings AUTO, ManualAutomatic Logout Add ComputersAdvanced Options DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, DefaultDDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled DDC OptionsSetup Options Country Code Settings AUTO, MANUAL, DisabledDefault Country Force Mode Settings DISABLED, EnabledIP address, net mask, VNC port, etc Configure IP portIP admin password, encryption settings, etc Baud rate, initialisation string, etcUnit Configuration Network Configuration Modem Configuration To reset the AdderView CATx IP configuration Clearing IP access controlReset Configuration What is IP access control?Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewer To access the remote configuration pagesUser accounts Hardware Version Unit configurationAdmin Password Firmware VersionAdvanced unit configuration Time & date configuration IP Network Mask Network configurationIP Access Control IP GatewayTo reorder access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To edit/remove access control entriesSerial port configuration Power control portModem port Add entry for unrecognised host Host configurationErase Host Configuration To create a new host entryPort/host addressing using Adder Port Direct Adder Port DirectExamples Syslog Server IP Address Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log For further details To get hereAuto select Appendix 3 VNC viewer connection optionsColour/Encoding Preferred encodingInputs Enable all inputsDisable all inputs view-only mode CustomiseScaling MiscIdentities Defaults ReloadDefaults Save Load / SaveAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Appendix 5 Browser viewer options Encoding and colour levelSecurity Net masks Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsIP addresses Want to know more?154 Net masks the binary explanationAll locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations Address rangesSecurity issues with ports PortsAppendix 7 Cable and connector specifications Power switch to power switch daisy chain cableRS232 serial flash upgrade cable Multi-head synchronisation cable Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codes Permissible key pressesCreating macro sequences Appendix 9 Supported video modes Warranty Safety informationGeneral Public License Linux End user licence agreement FCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement111 Index 113 114