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Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration
You can connect a second level of one or more StarViews to
"PC 1"~”PC 8” ports of a Master unit. Cascade configuration
expands system ability allowing you to select computers connected
to the Master or Slaves. There is only one Master, which has a
mouse, a keyboard and a monitor connected to its CONSOLE port
directly operated by a user.
Once connected, StarViews automatically configure themselves to
either Master or Slave. Slaves of different StarView models can be
mixed in cascade configuration.
Figure 2: A cascade StarView configuration
Throughout this manual, Master is the StarView that has a
physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its
CONSOLE port. Slave is a StarView that has its CONSOLE port
connected to a Master's “PC x” port. Slave only exists in
cascade configuration.
Change Configuration while Running
Devices (computers or StarViews) at any ‘PC x’ port can be changed
at any time after initial power up. If you change any one of the “PC
1” to “PC 8” ports connection from a computer to a Slave or vice
versa, or replace the devices of a port; the new Slave must be turned
off before it is connected to the Master. Before unplugging the cable
from a computer, you should issue a STOP-A command for that
computer, unplug the cables, re-arrange connection, plug the cables
back to the computer, issue a GO command for that computer and
resume normal operation