User guide

Merging or splitting cascade switches
You may use the Merge Cascade Switch wizard to modify the name/type of one or more
cascade switches that belong to the same appliance in the DSView software database. You may
also merge or split two or more multi-user cascade switches from the same appliance.
To merge or split cascade switches:
1. In a Units View window containing cascade switches (see Accessing Units View windows
on page 118), click on the cascade switch name. The Unit Overview window will open.
2. Click the Merge Target Devices icon or link. The Merge Cascade Switches Wizard will
appear.
3. The Cascade Switch Configuration window will open. The Appliance Port column lists the
ports in the appliance that are connected to cascade switches.
4. You may change the cascade switch type by selecting from the drop-down menu. If you
change the cascade switch name, it must contain 1-64 characters and must not exist in the
DSView software database unless it is associated with a multi-user cascade switch.
5. To merge cascade switches, click the checkboxes to the left of the entries, then click
Merge.
6. To split a previously merged set of cascade switches, click the checkbox to the left of the
entry, then click Split.
7. Click Next. The Operation in Progress window will open, followed by the Completed
Successful window.
8. Click Finish.
Automatic Discovery
NOTE: Automatic discovery is only supported for KVM over IP switches. To be available for automatic discovery,
discovery settings on the KVM over IP switch must be configured with the DSView Server IP address. For more
information, see the associated Installer/User Guide.
To enable or disable automatic discovery:
1. Click the System tab.
2. Click Global Properties in the top navigation bar.
3. Click Units - Synchronization in the side navigation bar, then click Auto Discovery.
4. Enable the Enable Auto Discovery checkbox if you want the DSView software to
automatically discover supported appliances.
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