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Configurations
KVM switch modules are available with four, eight (Models 521796, 523561 and
523578) and 16 ports (Model 521871) with various interfaces. In applications
that require a larger number of computers, the KVM switch modules can be
cascaded in a master/slave configuration. NOTE: Throughout this user manual,
“master” refers to the KVM switch module that connects directly to the console
drawer; “slave” refers to a KVM switch module that has its console port connected
to a master’s “PC-x” port. Slaves only exist in cascade configuration.
Single KVM Switch Module Configuration:
Combined with a console, the KVM switch module
can be connected to multiple computers with
keyboard, mouse and monitor cables
as shown at right.
KVM Switch Module in Cascade
(Master/Slave) Configuration:
You can connect a second level
of one or more KVM switches
modules to a master unit.
Cascade configuration expands
system ability, allowing you to select computers connected to the master or
slaves. There is only one master that connects to the console directly operated
by a user. Once connected, the KVM switch modules automatically configure
themselves to either master or slave.
Slaves of different KVM switch
modules can be mixed in cascade
configuration as shown
here.
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INTRODUCTION