Increasing the number of connectable computers
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Increasing the number of connectable
computers
By cascading multiple KVM switches, you can increase the number of connectable
computers to up to 32 computers.
For this, simply connect more KVM switches to one or several
CPU
interfaces of the
KVM switch.
Connecting a slave switch to the master switch
CPU
×
:
Connect the CPU-PS/2 cable to the master switch.
Keyb.:
Insert the purple plug of the computer connection cable (CPU-PS/2) that is
connected to the master switch.
Mouse:
Insert the green plug of the computer connection cable (CPU-PS/2) that is
connected to the master switch.
NOTE:
The
master switch
is the KVM switch of a cascade to which the console
devices are connected. The
slave switches
are connected to the
CPU
interfaces of the
master switch
.
EXAMPLE:
Instead of a computer, connect the
miniMUX8
slave switch to the
CPU 1
interface of the master switch.
You can connect up to eight computers to the slave switch that can be accessed
from the console that is connected to the master switch.
NOTE:
Instead of a computer, you can also connect a slave switch to each
CPU
interface of the master switch.
Follow the instructions below to connect a slave switch to each CPU interface.
Figure 1: CPU interfaces of the master switch
Figure 2: Interfaces for the connection of slave and master switch
Power
Monitor
Mouse
Keyb.
CPU 1
CPU 2
CPU 3
CPU 4
Power
CPU 4
CPU 3
CPU 2
CPU 1
Monitor
Mouse
Keyb.