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10-1-2. When a Cascade Connection is Used (Level 2 connection)
When a cascade connection is used for a KVM Switch (maximum configuration: 1 master KVM
Switch, 8 slave KVM Switches), up to 64 servers can be connected.
For cascade connections with a previous model, the latest KVM Switch or a previous model
can be operated regardless of which is on the master or slave side.
(1) Use steps 1 to 4 as described in [10-1-1. When a Cascade Connection is not Used
(level 1 connection)] to connect from 1 to 8 servers using the ports (1) for connecting
the servers for level 2 (slave).
(2) Connect the dedicated cable (2) (must be ordered separately) from the port for
connecting servers from level 1 (master) to the [CONSOLE] port from level 2 (slave).
*Note. Dedicated PS/2:1.8m cables are required for master and slave connections.
(3) If the slave side is to expanded, repeat the procedures described in steps 1 and 2.
*Note. Level 3 connection cannot be performed.
(4) Using the same procedure, connect the remaining ports (3) of level 1 (master) that are
for connecting to servers to the other servers.
(5) Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the [CONSOLE] ports (4) of level 1
(master). Even if these devices are connected to both the PS/2 and USB, only the USB
side operates. Do not connect a keyboard or mouse to USB ports on the slave side.
(6) Connect the power cable (5) to the KVM Switch and the power outlet. Connect the
power cable of the master side to the power outlet first.
(7) Turn on the power of the monitor, and press the [RESET] switch on the master side to
read the EDID information of the monitor to the KVM Switch.
(8) Turn on the power of the servers that are to be used.