Expansion cable requirements
For the slave-to-master installation you will need one switch-to-switch ex-
pansion cable for each slave unit. You still need a CPU cable for each com-
puter you will be connecting to the UltraView Pro computer ports. As
always, one KVM cable is also required for connecting the master unit to
your keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
Slave unit installation
Laying out the UltraView Pro system prior to installation will make the in-
stallation process go more smoothly. It will also prevent confusion during
operation by ensuring that the computer selection numbers you use in the
keyboard commands remain consecutive. Figure 4 illustrates the proper
layout and numbering of your slaves and computers.
1.
Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the master unit’s Moni-
tor/Keyboard/Mouse connector as outlined on page .
2.
Connect the KVM connector of each slave unit to one of the num-
bered computer connectors on UltraView Pro’s rear panel using a
switch-to-switch expansion cable.
When connecting slave units, connect the KVM connector of the first
slave to the master’s computer 1 connector. Connect the second
slave’s KVM connector to the master’s computer 2 connector. This
ensures the computer selection numbers you use in keyboard com-
mands remain consecutive.
As shown in figure 4, for a system with a single 8-port slave and mas-
ter, computer number 1 is connected to port 1 on the slave connected
to the master’s computer 1. Computer number 15 would be con-
nected to port 8 on the master.
3.
From the keyboard attached to the master unit, use the on-screen
display to configure the maximum number of computers, see page
16. This allows scanning to cycle correctly and allows the master unit
to control the slave units.
Also configure the units and width. This allows the master to deter-
mine where the computer is located. The units is the number of slave
units connected. Width is the number of ports on each slave unit. In
our example for a system with a single 8-port slave and master, units
should be set to 1 and width to 8, see page 15 for more information.
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