Lenovo ThinkSystem SM27A17643 User Manual - Page 34
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Establishing a Two-Tier System
SM27A17643 KVM switch as the base switch
Keyboard, mouse, and monitor
Major steps include:
STEP (a): Connect the 2nd-tier switch(es) to the base switch
STEP (b): Connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor and audio devices
to the base switch
STEP (c): Connect servers to the two-tier system
Step (a): Connect 2nd-Tier Switches to the Base Switch
The DVI-I to VGA adapter shipped with the SM27A17643 switch is
required for establishing a two-tier KVM system.
To cascade SM27A17643 switches:
1. Turn OFF all SM27A17643 switches, including the base switch.
2. Connect the 2nd-tier SM27A17643 switch to the base switch.
a. Connect the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the SC17A30048 cable.
Plug the adapter's VGA end into the VGA connector of the
SC17A30048 cable.
b. Plug the connectors of the SC17A30048 into the 'Console 1'
connectors of the 2nd-tier switch.
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Chapter 5: Two-Tier System