Accessing Kvm Features; Cascade Configuration - StarTech.com CABCONS1716I User Manual

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Accessing KVM Features

Once you can access and configure the networking component of the
Server Remote Control, you can use it to select and control the managed
computers connected to it. This section describes how to add additional
KVM switches to the master unit for greater flexibility, and how to use the
on-screen display (OSD) system to manage your computers. Once you
have established a VNC session, you can access the KVM features as
though you were at a local console.
Cascade Configuration
You can connect a second level of KVMs to one or more of your Master
Server Remote Control's PC x ports. The KVM switches connected to the
Server Remote Control (the "Master switch") are known as Slaves. Once
connected, the units will automatically configure themselves as either
Masters or Slaves.You can only connect an equal or "smaller" KVM to the
Master: a 16-port master Server Remote Control switch can have both
16-port and 8-port KVM slaves, an 8-port Master Server Remote Control
switch can have 8-port and 4-port Slaves, and so on.
For example, the 16-port unit can support 136 computers, with 8 16-port
Slave KVMs, each connected to 16 computers. The Slave KVMs must be
connected to the PC 1~8 ports, not the PC A~H ports.
To cascade your KVMs, use a 3-in-1 PS/2 KVM cable to connect one of
your Master switch's PC ports to the Slave switch's PC 1~8 ports. When
turning on your cascaded switches, turn on the Slave switches prior to
turning on the Master switch.
Please Note: When turning on your cascaded switches, turn on the Slave
switches prior to turning on the Master switch.
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