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AMX Switch
AMIQDM Module
Server
AMX Switch
Figure 2.10: AMIQDM Module Dual Port Connectivity
To connect an AMIQDM module for dual port output:
1.Power down the target device.
2.Attach the AMIQDM module keyboard, video, mouse, audio and serial connectors into the corresponding ports on the back of the target device. Audio and serial connections may be left unconnected if this functionality is not required for the switching system.
3.Repeat step 2 for each additional target device to be connected to the AMX switch.
4.Power up the target device. When the server has completely powered up, proceed to the next step.
5.Attach one end of a UTP cable into a numbered server port on one of the AMX switches. Attach the other end into either
6.If the AMX switches are not already powered, do so now.
NOTE: If a target device is unavailable through the AMX switching system, make sure that all AMX switching system target devices and components are powered up and all cables are correctly attached. If operation is not restored, test the connection with another AMIQDM module or with another port on the AMX switch.
Installing a Cascaded AMX Switching System
Multiple KVM switches can be connected to the switching system to provide access to additional target devices. You can connect target devices to up to three levels of AMX or
