Chapter 5 Setting up a Two-Tier System
Establishing a Two-Tier System
The following steps need to be completed:
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STEP (a): Connect the 2nd-tier switch(es) to the base switch
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STEP (b): Connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor and audio devices to the base switch
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STEP (c): Connect servers to the two-tier system
Step (a): Connect 2nd-Tier Switches to the Base Switch
The DVI-I to VGA adapter shipped with the SM27A17643 switch is required for establishing a
two-tier KVM system.
To cascade SM27A17643 switches:
1. Turn OFF all SM27A17643 switches, including the base switch.
2. Connect the 2nd-tier SM27A17643 switch to the base switch.
a) Connect the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the SC17A30048 cable.
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Plug the adapter's VGA end into the VGA connector of the SC17A30048 cable.
b) Plug the connectors of the SC17A30048 into the 'Console 1' connectors of the 2nd-
tier switch.
c) Connect the RJ-45 end of the 2nd-tier's SC17A30048 cable to any channel port of
the base switch.
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