Manual

4
Configurations
The KVM Switch has several models each supporting a different
number of computers. For applications with a large number of
computers, KVM Switches can be cascaded in a master/slave
configuration to support even more computers.
Single KVM Switch Configuration
Connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse and a VGA multi-sync
monitor directly to the
Master
’s
CONSOLE
port. Then, connect
multiple sets of keyboard, mouse and monitor cables to the “
PC
x”
ports of the KVM Switch, as shown in figure 1.
Figure 1: A single KVM Switch configuration
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Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration
You can connect a second level of one or more KVM Switches to “
PC
1
”~”
PC 4
” (KNV104) or "
PC 1
"~”
PC 8
” ports (KNV108 & KNV116D) 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, KVM Switches automatically configure themselves
to either
Master
or
Slave
.
Slaves
of different models can be mixed
in cascade configuration.
[NOTE: Master must have equal or more
PC ports than that of Slaves, i.e., if KNV108 is a master, KNV108 and
KNV104 can be Slaves, but KNV116D can not.]
Figure 2: A cascade KVM Switch configuration
Throughout this manual,
Master
is the KVM Switch that has a
physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its
CONSOLE
port.
Slave
is a KVM Switch that has its
CONSOLE
port connected to
a
Master's
“
PC
x” port.
Slave
only exists in cascade configuration.