ATEN Altuscn Matrix KVM Switch KM0532 - Manual (Page 32)

KM0032 / KM0532 / KM0932 User Manual
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Multilevel Installations
You can greatly expand the number of computers that can be added to your
installation by performing a multilevel installation. The KM0532 / KM0932
supports two types of multilevel installation:
Š Cascading
Š Daisy chaining
Overview
Cascading involves using the KVM port(s) of a parent KVM switch (one that
is above a KVM switch linked down from it) to connect to the Console ports
of a child KVM switch.
Daisy chaining refers to adding a KVM switch via a dedicated daisy chain port
(see the diagram on page 26).
The KM0532 / KM0932 supports both daisy chaining and cascading, providing
enormous capacity and flexibility to expand the installation. The following
sections provide information and procedures to set up cascaded and daisy
chained KVM installations.