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In use, cascaded servers can be accessed using exactly the same methods as for
those connected directly to the ServSwitch CX. However, by far the easiest way
is to use the on screen menu. This is because it displays the server names and
does not require any knowledge of port addresses, some of which (as discussed
above) can be up to six digits long. See the Selecting cascaded servers section
in the Operation chapter for more details.
Testing specific links to cascaded serversAs mentioned previously, the best and most efficient way to access cascaded
servers is by using the on screen menu and via non-specific routes through the
link groups. However, during configuration or troubleshooting, it may be useful
to test specific routes to servers in order to verify the various strands of each
link group. By using specific port addresses for each unit, rather than link group
numbers, you can precisely navigate a route through any part of the system.
To test a specific link
1 Simultaneously press and hold and .
Note: and are the standard hotkeys and can be altered to avoid
clashes with other devices or software. If you change the hotkeys, remember
to use the new ones in place of and when following these
instructions.
2 While still holding and , in sequence, press and release the full
address of the required server – remember to use specific port numbers, not
link group addresses, e.g. 061802, not 424502.
3 When the last digit has been entered, release all keys.