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3. General Recommendations

The following general recommendations for installing the KVM over IP Matrix System on a
network have been provided here for easy reference. For more details, please follow the
individual cross-references and refer to Part 4. Network Design for more information.

Design a simple network layout

Please keep your network installation as simple as possible. A general rule of thumb is to adopt a flat structure – a basic line

cascade is recommended, not a pyramid or tree cascade. Please refer to 4.1 Planning Network Architecture for more
information.
Select suitable cable
It is recommended to use ATEN 2L-2910 Shielded Digital Video Extension Cable to support long distances while safeguarding
transmission quality.

Keep distances between switches as short as possible
The distances between the switches should be as short as possible; distances between KVM over IP Extenders should be
no more than 100 m (330 ft.)

Ensure that the bandwidth is sufficient
In order to prevent bottlenecks, make sure that there is enough bandwidth between switches. Please see 4.3 Choosing a
Network Switch for more information.

Choose a high-performance network switch

Please note that a high-performance network switch is essential for long-term, stable KVM over IP Matrix System operation,
and it is strongly suggested that you deploy one of the recommended models. Please refer to 4.3 Choosing a Network
Switch and 6.2 Recommended Network Switches and Example Models for more information.

Try to avoid adapters
To prevent possible noise throughout the installation, avoid using adapters (such as VGA-to-DVI, HDMI-to-DVI). If this
cannot be avoided, be sure to use a high quality model (such as ATEN 2A-127G or 2A-128G).

Ensure firmware is current
Make sure that all the switches and extenders in the installation are up-to-date with the latest firmware.

Use of I/O Ports
For use with CCKM, please follow the protocol settings specified below on the PC/server where CCKM is installed.