ATEN ALTUSCN KH1516I - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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Daisy Chaining
Up to 15 additional KH1508 / KH1516 KVM switches can be daisy chained
down from the KH1508i or KH1516i. As many as 256 computers can be
controlled from a single console in a complete installation.
Note: Aten ACS1208 / ACS1216 switches can also be installed on a KH1508i
/ KH1516i daisy chain.
To set up a daisy chained installation, do the following:
1. Use a daisy chain cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent unit
to the Chain In port of the child unit (First Station Out to Second Station
In, Second Station Out to Third Station In, etc.).
Note: 1. The KH1508i / KH1516i doesn’t have a Chain In port since it is
the highest level parent – it only has a Chain Out port.
2. Daisy chain cable sets require a separate purchase – see your
dealer for details.
3. The KH1508i / KH1516i does not support distances that exceed
100m between the first station and the last station.
2. Use Cat. 5 cable to connect any available KVM port to a KVM Adapter
Cable that is appropriate for the computer you are installing (see KVM
Adapter Cables, page 5 for details).
Note: The switches do not support distances that exceed 40 m between
themselves and the KVM Adapter Cable.
3. Connect the KVM Adapter Cable to the computer. Refer to the installation
diagram on the previous page for details.
4. Use the power cord supplied with this package to connect the KVM switch
to an AC power source.
5. Repeat steps 1–4 for any other switches you want to add to the chain.