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Cascaded Switch Networking
If more than 46 devices are required, it is recommended to cascade switches.
When using 1GB connections between switches, bi-directional data flow must not exceed 1000MB between the core
switch and the extended switches, whilst leaving enough headroom for additional traffic.
If the distance between the core switch and the extended switches is more that 100m (330 ft.), fiber optic cabling should
be used for the cascade.
In any cascading network setup, it is recommended that the core switch is connected to the KVM over IP
Matrix Manager (CCKM).
Simple Cascaded Switch Network
In this setup, the transmitters are centrally deployed.
Complex Cascaded Switch Network
If the number of transmitters exceeds 46, or they are not centrally deployed, more complex factors should be
considered when cascading. ATEN’s ES0154P / ES0154* – a small/medium-scale switch solution is a good option to be
considered for such network deployment. Contact ATEN Tech Support for further information.
