Black Box ACX288 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 3: Installation
3.2.4 Cascading
For applications that exceed the number of available ports, you can extend the
system by cascading.
In this case, the ServSwitch DKM FX devices are connected by “tie lines.” The tie
lines are dynamically configured to support connections in both directions.
1 2 3 4 3 5 3 6 7
Figure 3-4. Cascading application.
Table 3-4. Cascading components.
Number Description
1 Source (computer, CPU)
2 CPU units
3 Interconnect cable
4 ServSwitch DKM FX (slave)
5 ServSwitch DKM FX (master)
6 CON unit
7 Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse)