Addressing Computers In A Cascade; Using Cascaded Computers - Lindy SC5 User Manual

Addressing computers in a cascade

Computer systems connected within a cascade arrangement are addressed using
up to four digits, two for each cascade level. The pairs of digits specify which of
the ports on each of the SC5 units must be enabled to
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
reach a specific computer. In the diagram given here, a portion of the previous
cascade diagram indicates how the routes to two particular computers are
formed and addressed.
Each cascade level requires two digits, hence the computer marked in red
requires a longer address (1203) as it is situated at cascade level 2, compared to
the blue computer at the top level with its two digit port number.
The first time that you make a connection between two SC5 units, the
master unit will detect this and ask (via the on screen menu) if you want to
automatically add computers. If you choose 'Yes' then the ports on the cascade
will be automatically added to the on screen menu.

Using cascaded computers

In use, cascaded computers can be accessed using exactly the same methods
as for those connected directly to the SC5. However, by far the easiest way is
to use the on screen menu. This is because it displays the computer names and
does not require any knowledge of port addresses. See the
computers section in the Operation chapter for more details.
Lindy KVM Switch SC5
CAM
Selecting cascaded
1203
Port 12
at cascade
level 1
The unique
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address of
this host is:
08
Lindy KVM Switch SC5
CAM CAM
The unique address
of this host is:
1203
CAM CAM