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7. Installation
7.3.3 Multi-Display Installation
The B024-DPU08 and B024-DPU16 multi-display feature allows you to stack up to 8 units in a dual/triple/quad-
display/multi-display installation to control up to seven (B024-DPU08) or fifteen (B024-DPU16) computers at once.
This installation requires slightly different cabling than the standard cascade and offers an extra level of switching
flexibility for multiple-monitor installations where each computer is equipped with multiple video cards.
Note: In a multi-display installation, the B024-DPU08 can only be connected to B024-DPU08 units, and the B024-DPU16 can
only be connected to B024-DPU16 units.
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3
1
Use a standard USB Type-A to USB Type-B cable to connect the Port 8 USB Type-B port on the First Stage
unit to the USB Type-A port in the Console Ports Section of the second switch.
Notes:
• Port 8 is reserved to connect the units in a multi-display installation. Up to seven (B024-DPU08) or fifteen (B024-DPU16)
computers can be attached, using KVM ports 1–7 (B024-DPU08) or ports 1–7/9–16 (B024-DPU16).
• Plug the USB Type-A connector into the lower USB (keyboard) Port in the Console Port Section. Both USB Ports are
marked with a similar icon to remind you of the correct USB port.
2
Use DisplayPort cables to connect the KVM's DisplayPort on the second unit to the second video-in port on the
computers.
Note: Only DisplayPort video cables are necessary–all other ports in the KVM section are not required in this installation.
3
Connect a display to the console section of the second switch.
4
Repeat steps 1-3 for any additional units for a total of up to a total of 8 switches.
5
Connect the cables for the first switch (see section 7.3.1 Single-Stage Installation for details). All video, audio
and peripheral devices must be connected to the first switch.
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1
USB Type B to
Type A Cable
Third / Fourth
4
Stage Units
Computers with 2/3/4
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DisplayPort Cables
2
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Video Inputs
First Switch
Second Switch
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