User manual

ServerLink 8 / 16 Port KVM Switch
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2.6 Daisy Chain Connection
2.6.1 Bus Layer Daisy Chain Method
Use one end of daisy chain cable to connect to the Daisy Chain port of Master KVM switch and
connect the other end of daisy chain cable to the Local Console port of the next Slave KVM switch.
Repeat the connection procedure for the next Slave KVM switch. You can daisy chain up to a
maximum of eight (8) banks.
Please Note: The Daisy Chain cable is NOT supplied with the KVM switch. Please contact your
reseller to purchase separately. This daisy chain cable has all 15 pins fully connected.
Many VGA cables do not have all 15 pins connected and may not be suitable.
Figure 10. Daisy Chain Connection
When the Master KVM unit powers up, it will query all daisy chained Slave units and automatically
set up the Bank ID for each Slave unit. The BANK LED on the Master unit will display 1, Slave 1 will
display 2, Slave 2 will display 3, and so on. If not, please reset the Master unit to update the Bank
ID. Hot Plug function is supported in daisy chain connection.
Bank 1
(
Master
)
Bank 2
(
Slave 1
)
Bank 3
(
Slave 2
)