Chapter 2. Installation

Cascading Other KVM Switches

When cascading KVM switches other than the KM0832, a KVM adapter cable is required. The KVM adapter cable converts the KVM port connector used by the KM0832 to connectors appropriate for the KVM switch that you are installing. Refer to the table on page 5 that lists the KVM adapter cables and the platforms that they support.

Note: Only 1 non-KM0832 KVM switch can be cascaded from each KVM port, regardless of its position in the installation. After cascading a non- KM0832 KVM switch, you cannot cascade anymore KVM switches from that KVM port.

To cascade a KVM switch other than the KM0832:

1.Use a Cat 5 cable to connect a KVM port on the KM0832 to the KVM adapter cable.

2.Connect the cables on the KVM adapter cable to the console ports on the KVM switch you are installing.

3.If you have not already done so, using KVM cables, connect the computer(s) to the KVM switch.

Other Cascaded KVM Switch Installation Diagram

KM0832

 

This product supports several KVM

 

adapter cable types. See Requirements,

 

page 4, and Additional Installation

KA9120

Diagrams, page 137, for details.

KH98

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