Protocol Interface Cascading - Tripp Lite NetDirector B060-016-2 Owner's Manual

Installation
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Multilevel Installations

Protocol Interface Cascading

Protocol Interface Cascading refers to cascading to a second stage KVM switch (such as the eight port
Tripp Lite B007-008) that uses the same data transfer protocol as the first stage B060 Series KVM.
With this type of cascade, all of the separate switch OSDs are integrated so that when the B060 Series KVM
consoles bring up the OSD, it lists all of the computers connected to all of the units.
To set up a Protocol Interface Cascade, refer to the installation diagram below and do the following:
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off.
2. Use Cat5e cable to connect any available CPU Port on the First Stage unit (the B060 Series KVM) to
a PS/2 style Server Interface Module (as described in the Cables section, p. 3); plug the adapter
cable's KVM connectors to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Console ports of the Second Stage unit.
Note: The distance between the Second Stage unit and the B060 Series KVM must not exceed 500ft.
3. Use KVM cable sets (as described in the Cables section of the Second Stage unit's User Manual), to
connect any available CPU port on the Second Stage unit to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse ports of
the computer you are installing.
4. Plug the Second Stage unit's power adapter into an AC source; plug the power adapter cable into the
unit's Power Socket.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 for any other Second Stage units you wish to connect.
6. Turn on the power for the First Stage unit; turn on the Second Stage unit, turn on the power to all the
computers.
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