Daisy Chaining - ATEN CM1164A User Manual

CM1164A User Manual

Daisy Chaining

To display even more computers/video source devices, up to 3 additional
CM1164A units can be daisy chained from the original CM1164A. As many as
16 computers/video source devices can be controlled from a single console in
a complete daisy chain installation. Each CM1164A in a daisy chain requires
its own monitor as the video signals cannot be passed through to other units on
a daisy chain.
To set up a daisy chain installation, make sure that the power to all devices has
been turned off, and do the following:
1. Use an RJ-45 cable to connect the DCC Out port of the primary CM1164A
to the DCC In port of the secondary CM1164A unit(s) (first station out to
second station in, second station out to third station in, etc.).
2. Plug a DVI display into the Console DVI Port located on each unit's rear
panel.
3. Cable up the computer and the switch according to the information
provided under Single Station Installation, page 14.
4. Repeat the above for any other switches you want to add to the chain (up
to three).
5. Power up the installation: plug in the power cord for the first station, then
power on each station on the installation in turn (second station, then third
station, etc.). After all the stations are up, power on the computers/video
source devices.
6. Make sure the Expansion setting is set to Daisy Chain in the OSD menu
(Advance > Expansion).
7. To switch to a computer in a daisy chain, select from the Control Station
setting in the OSD menu (Advance > Control Station). When switching
to a computer, only the keyboard and mouse signals are connected.
Note: The second, third and forth units in a daisy chain will not be able to
use the IR remote for control. Only the first (primary) CM1164A
can use the IR remote for control.
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