KM0832 User Manual
Multilevel Installations
You can greatly expand the number of computers that can be added to your installation by performing a multilevel installation. The KM0832 supports two types of multilevel installation:
Cascading
Daisy-chaining
Overview
Cascading involves using the KVM port(s) of a master KVM switch (one that is above a KVM switch linked down from it) to connect to the user ports of a slave KVM switch.
Daisy-chaining refers to adding a KVM switch via a dedicated daisy-chain port (see the diagram on page 27). When daisy-chaining KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix KVM Switches, KVM Ports 1–4 on the first-level KM0832 will be unusable. Neither computers nor cascaded KVM switches can be connected to these KVM ports.
The KM0832 supports both daisy-chaining and cascading, providing enormous capacity and flexibility to expand the installation. The following sections provide information and procedures to set up cascaded and daisy-chained KVM installations.
Note: If the daisy-chain feature is not operative on your unit, you will need a newer version of the firmware. Contact your dealer for details.