Daisy Chaining - ATEN CM1284 User Manual

Daisy Chaining

To display even more computers/video source devices, up to 3 additional
CM1284 units can be daisy chained from the original CM1284. As many as 16
computers/video source devices can be controlled from a single console in a
complete daisy chain installation. Each CM1284 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 a Cat 5 cable to connect the DCC Out port of the primary CM1284 to
the DCC In port of the secondary CM1284 unit(s) (first station out to
second station in, second station out to third station in, etc.).
2. Plug your main HDMI display to the Console HDMI Port 1 located on the
unit's rear panel, and the second display to the Console HDMI Port 2.
Note: The main display here refers to the display that you use to operate
and configure the Multi-View KVMP
view modes; the second display is limited to displaying a selected
source in full screen only.
3. Cable up the computer and the switch according to the information
provided under Single Station Installation, page 21.
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.
Note: Make sure the computers and devices that the CM1284 connects to
are also properly grounded.
6. Make sure the Expansion setting is set to Daisy Chain in the OSD Menu
(Advanced > Expansion).
7. To switch to a computer in a daisy chain, select from the Control Station
setting in the OSD Menu (Advanced > Control Station). When switching
to a computer, only the keyboard and mouse signals are connected.
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