Using cascaded servers

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 servers

As 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

1Simultaneously 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.

2While 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.

3When the last digit has been entered, release all keys.

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