CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual
Two Stage Installation
To control even more computers, up to four (CS9134) or eight (CS9138) additional Master View units can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units.
As many as 16 (CS9134) or 64 (CS9138) computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of Master View units needed to control them are provided in the Appendix.
Note: Although several models of ATEN KVM switches can be cascaded (see Compatible Cascade Switches, page 32 for a list), mixing different Master View models on the same installation may cause problems with OSD port switching. Therefore, we strongly recommend that all cascaded units be the same model as the First Stage unit.
To set up a two stage installation, do the following:
1.Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, including all preexisting devices on the installation, have been turned off.
2.Use a KVM cable set (see Cables, page 3), to connect any available KVM Port on the First Stage unit to the Console Port connectors of the Second Stage unit.
3.Use KVM cable sets (see Cables, page 3), to connect any available KVM port on the Second Stage unit to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of the computers you are installing.
4.Plug the power adapter cable into the Master View's power jack, then plug the adapter into an AC power source.
Note: Repeat the above steps for any other Second Stage units you wish to connect.
5. Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit.
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