ATEN ATEN Matrix KVM KM0832 - Manual (Page 32)

KM0832 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 KM0832 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 user ports of a
child KVM switch.
Daisy chaining refers to adding a KVM switch via a dedicated daisy-chain port
(see the diagram on p. 32). When daisy chaining KM0432 or KM0216 Matrix
KVM Switches, KVM Ports 1–4 on the first-level KM0832 will be unusable.
Neither computers nor cascaded KVM switches can be connected to these
KVM ports.
The KM0832 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.
Note: If the daisy-chain feature is not operative on your unit, you will need a
newer version of the firmware. Contact your dealer for details.