Aten CS724KM [24/99] Daisy chain installation

CS724KM User Manual

Daisy Chain Installation

To control even more computers, one additional CS724KM unit can be daisy

chained from the first stage unit.

To set up a daisy chain installation, refer to the installation diagram on page 13

(the numbers in the diagram correspond to the steps below), and do the

following:

1. Cable up the computers according to the information provided under

Single Stage Installation, page 9.

2. Repeat the step above for the Second Stage unit. When setting up the

second stage unit, there is no need to connect a keyboard and mouse to the

console ports (see Note 2, below).

3. Use an RJ-45 cable to connect the serial port on the primary unit to the

serial port on the secondary unit.

4. On the primary unit, set the station switch to P.On the secondary unit, set

the station Switch to S.

Note: 1. In a daisy-chained installation, set one station switch to P and the

other to S. If the station switch on both CS724KM units are set to

the same position (P or S), the console on both CS724KM units

will not work.

2. If two CS724KM units are connected with a console (keyboard/

mouse), the console on the primary unit can control all computers

connected to the primary and the secondary units; however, the

console on the secondary unit will not be able to control any

computers on the installation.

3. The maximum RJ-45 cable length is 150 meters.

5. After both units are up, power on the computers.

Note: Make sure the computers and devices that the CS724KM connects

to are also properly grounded.