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Chapter 5: Two-Tier System
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Setting Up a Two-Tier System
Basically, there are five major steps to set up a two-tier system:
device
t the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the
of the second-tier device in the
puters to any MCCAT switch in the system
MCCAT Switch as a Second-Tier Device
 STEP 1: Programme an MCCAT switch as a second-tier
 STEP 2: Connect the second-tier MCCAT switch to the first-tier
MCCAT switch
 STEP 3: Connec
first-tier MCCAT switch
 STEP 4: Specify the type
Configuration Menu
 STEP 5: Connect com
STEP 1: Programme an
Each MCCAT switch is programmed as a first-tier device when shipped
el number 2 button on the front panel;
umber 2 button until you hear the
(the top-right one) on the front panel is lit continuously,
d
nd-tier device back as the first-tier device,
out of the factory. To set up a two-tier MCCAT system, you have to
programme some MCCAT switches as the second-tier devices before
proceeding with the hardware installation.
1. Turn OFF the MCCAT switch.
2. Press and hold down the chann
then switch ON the MCCAT switch.
3. Continue holding down the channel n
beep sound.
4. The TIER LED
indicating the device is now programmed as a second-tier device.
5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 if more MCCAT switches are to be programme
as second-tier devices.
Note: To programme a seco
follow the same procedure described above, but press the channel
number 1 button instead while the MCCAT switch is being powered ON
The TIER LED turns off, indicating it is now programmed as a first-tier
device.
.
STEP 2: Connect the Second-Tier MCCAT Switch
Now you need to connect the second-tier MCCAT switches to the first-tier
tant: Use only MCIM-PS2 to connect the second-tier KVM switches.
MCCAT switch. A mixture of different MCCAT models is permitted in such
a system. For example, you can connect the MCCAT18 to the MCCAT116
unit.
Impor
Do NOT use other CIMs for connecting the second-tier switches.
1. Make sure all of the MCCAT switches are switched OFF.