Topology Considerations
The use of
Note: Although the KM0216 / KM0432 supports legacy CAT5 wiring, the performance and video quality may degrade over longer distances.
Since the data signals are not transmitted in packets, the transmission cannot go through network hubs or switches. Passive components such as patch panels, keystone jacks, patch cables, etc. can be used to channel the traffic, instead.
Basic Operations
Hot Plugging
The KM0216 / KM0432 supports hot plugging - components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed:
Switching Station Positions:
On daisy chained installations, you can switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one.
Hot Plugging Console Ports:
Keyboard, monitor, and mouse can all be hot plugged. If you experience a problem after you plug in a new mouse, do a system reset by pressing the reset switch on the KM0216 / KM0432’s front panel (see p. 6 for details). If this doesn’t resolve the problem, restart the computers that have the problem.
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