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:

ŠCascading

ŠDaisy chaining

Overview

Cascading involves using the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch (one that is above a KVM switch linked down from it) to connect to the user ports of a child KVM switch.

Daisy chaining refers to adding a KVM switch via a dedicated daisy-chain port (see the diagram on p. 32). 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Note: If the daisy-chain feature is not operative on your unit, you will need a newer version of the firmware.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.

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