Expanding the KVM matrix system by cascading
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· G&D ControlCenter-Compact
Cascading a matrix switch
Cascading allows you to increase the number of target computers to be connected.
In a cascade, a slave central module is connected to the dynamic ports of a master
central module. These ports must be configured as ports for the connection of target
modules.
You can connect either target modules or further slave central modules (up to 2 cas-
cade levels) to the slave central module.
Configuration and highlighting of port assignment
By default, the matrix switch auto-detects the modules connected to the ports and
configures the ports accordingly.
By default, the ports of the different variants of the
ControlCenter-Compact
series are
configured to connect both master and slave matrix switches:
The following screenshot of the web application
Config Panel
shows the default port
assignment.
Connect master matrix switches to
up ports
and slave matrix switches of a cascade to
down
ports.
NOTE:
When connecting a user module or a target module, the ports are auto-con-
figured. In case of a cascade, note or change the port mode.
Variant
Up ports
Down ports
ControlCenter-Compact-16C
1 to 4
5 to 16
ControlCenter-Compact-32C
1 to 8
9 to 32
ControlCenter-Compact-48C
1 to 12
13 to 48
ControlCenter-Compact-64C
1 to 16
17 to 64
ControlCenter-Compact-80C
1 to 20
21 to 80
IMPORTANT:
Detailed information about the configuration of
dynamic ports
is given
in the manual of the web application
Config Panel
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Dynamic Ports
