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CHAPTER 5: OPERATION
5.9 REDUNDANCY FUNCTION
KVM extenders with redundant connectors for interconnect cables can be simultaneously operated with both connectors
at a single Matrix or a Matrix Grid (from firmware version V04.00).
The connector labeled with Link 1 at the KVM extender is meant for the primary connection. If the connection on CON or CPU Unit
side is interrupted due to any problem, the connection will be automatically re-established through the second connector labeled
with Link 2.
For this kind of redundancy function, there is no need for any configuration of the KVM matrix or the KVM extenders.
If needed, you can manually switch between Link 1 and Link 2 at the CON Unit (see Section 5.5).
You have the following possibilities to check the status of redundancy.
OSD
OSD
Select Switch in the main menu.
FIGURE 5-9. SWITCH
When using redundant KVM extenders, the respectively active connector is shown in this view under EXT list in the field CON/CPU
Data. If the first connector (Link 1) is active, it will be highlighted with :1 behind the respective extender. If the second connector
(Link 2) is active, this will be highlighted with :2.