Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Daisy Chaining
Up to 7 KM0032 Matrix KVM Switches can be daisy chained from the first level KM0532 / KM0932. The KM0932 is capable of supporting nine independent KVM consoles, while the KM0532 is capable of supporting 5 independent KVM consoles. In a complete daisy chained installation, the KVM consoles that belong to the KM0532 / KM0932 can access and control all of the computers on the installation.
Note: You cannot cascade switches from a daisy chained switch.
To set up a daisy chained installation, refer to the diagram on page 26 and do the following:
1.Use a daisy chain cable set (see Cables, page 5) to connect the CHAIN OUT port of the parent KM0532 / KM0932 to the CHAIN IN port of the first KM0032.
Note: 1. The maximum distance between any two switches cannot exceed 10 m.
2.The maximum distance between the KM0532 / KM0932 and the last KM0032 in the chain cannot exceed 50 m.
2.Follow the instructions given for single level installation to connect computers, LAN, power cords, etc. (see page 18).
3.For any other KM0032 switches you want to add to the chain, use a daisy chain cable (see Connecting Cables, page 5), to connect the Chain Out port of the parent switch to the Chain In port of the child switch.
4.Power on the installation according to the following procedure:
a)Power on the first level (KM0532 or KM0932) switch.
b)Power on each switch in the chain in turn (second station, then third station, etc.). In each case, wait for the station position to be ascertained and displayed on the Station ID LED before powering on the next station. (The Station ID for the first KM0032 is 01, the Station ID for the second level KM0032 is 02, etc.)
c)After all the KVM switches are powered on, power on the computers.
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