KN2108 / KN2116 User Manual
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Two Stage Installation
To control even more computers, up to 8 (KN2108) or 16 (KN2116) additional
KVM switches can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the KN2108 or
KN2116. As many as 64 (KN2108) or 128 (KN2116) computers can be
controlled in a complete two stage installation.
In a cascaded installation, the KN2108 / KN2116 is considered the
First Stage
unit, the cascaded switches are considered
Second Stage
units.
Note:
The KVM switch shown in the installation example is the KH88. See
, page 119, for a list of supported KVM
switches that can be cascaded from the KN2108 / KN2116.
To set up a two stage installation, refer to the diagram on page 23, and do the
following:
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, includ-
ing all preexisting devices on the installation, have been turned off.
2. Use Cat 5 cable to connect any available KVM Port on the First Stage unit
(the KN2108 / KN2116) to a PS/2 style KVM Adapter Cable (as described
under
KVM Adapter Cables (CPU Modules)
3. Plug the adapter cable’s KVM connectors to the Keyboard, Video, and
Mouse Console ports of the Second Stage unit.
Note:
The distance between the Second Stage unit and the KN2108 /
KN2116 must not exceed 40m.
4. Use KVM cable sets (as described in the Cables section of the cascaded
KVM switch’s User Manual), to connect any available KVM port on the
Second Stage unit to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse ports of the
computer you are installing.
5. Plug the power cord that came with the cascaded KVM switch into its
Power Socket, and then into an AC power source.
6. Repeat these steps for any other Second Stage units you wish to connect.
7. Power on the Second Stage unit(s), then power on theKN2108 / KN2116.
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