71PXP KVM and new servers

Question

All,   We had a question that cannot get clear answer from Dell.   We currently had 7 servers (2650/1850 and 650) connected to an 8 ports Dell KVM - 71PXP.  We need to add additional 2 servers which now should be 2950 x 2.  However, given the fact that the new KVM is all UTP and new servers do not support PS/2 ports, we need to get the new Dell KVM.  The question is that, we cannot get clear confirmation from Dell if the new UTP KVM will be able to daisy-chain with the older PS/2 model...   Any help is greatly appreciated.   -= Jade =-

jadev · Answer

Thanks for speedy post.  My main point is not the ability to 'link' the wire/cable.  But how will the two KVM managed in 'two banks' or something whatever it is called.    Another possibility is to get a 16 ports USB version and redo all the wiring which should not be that complex.  :(   Thanks again.  Looking for your (and others) thought.

Mark_A_Smith · Answer

How about this as a simpler solution for attaching to the existing KVM: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=310-4252

Avocent · Answer

Yes it will. They will simply show up as cascading two Outlook 2160ES switches with the 1-1,1-2,1-3...1-16 example.

jadev · Answer

Thanks very much for response.  :)   We should know this result exactly by next week.  It was delivered just last Friday but we didn't have a chance to install it over the weekend.    Thanks again!

alcmac · Answer

I need to link two KVMs together.  Is there any trick to this or do i just connect them via the serial port on the back?

Avocent · Answer

The two switches cascade to each other by:

Switch #1 server port (any serverport) ---> connects to the local port (mouse, keyboard and vga port) of Switch #2. Make sure that both switches have the latest upgrade.

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