Setting Up a Two-Tier System
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STEP 2: Connect the Second-Tier MCCAT Unit
Now
you
need
to
connect
the
second
‐
tier
MCCAT
units
to
the
first
‐
tier
MCCAT
unit.
A
mix
of
different
MCCAT
models
is
permitted
in
such
a
system.
For
example,
you
can
connect
the
MCCAT18
to
the
MCCAT116
unit.
Important:
Use
only
MCIM
‐
PS2
to
connect
the
second
‐
tier
KVM
switches.
Do
NOT
use
other
CIMs
for
connecting
the
second
‐
tier
switches.
1.
Make
sure
all
of
the
MCCAT
units
are
turned
OFF.
2.
Attach
an
MCIM
‐
PS2
to
an
MCCAT
unit
that
is
programmed
as
a
second
‐
tier
device:
a.
Connect
the
PS/2
keyboard
connector
of
the
CIM
to
the
PS/2
keyboard
port
of
the
MCCAT
unit.
b.
Connect
the
PS/2
mouse
connector
of
the
CIM
to
the
PS/2
mouse
port
of
the
MCCAT
unit.
c.
Connect
the
HD15
video
connector
of
the
CIM
to
the
HD15
video
port
of
the
MCCAT
unit.