Raritan Computer DKX2-v2.6.0-0R-E User Manual
Chapter 8: Device Management
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Creating Port Groups
The KX II supports the aggregation of multiple ports into a single port
group.Port groups consist solely of ports configured as standard KVM
ports.
group.Port groups consist solely of ports configured as standard KVM
ports.
A port may only be a member of a single group.
Ports that are available to be included in a port group are displayed in
the Select Port for Group > Available list.
the Select Port for Group > Available list.
Once a port is added to a port group, it is not available to add to another
port group. Remove the port from its existing port group to use it in a new
one.
port group. Remove the port from its existing port group to use it in a new
one.
A maximum of 8 port groups can be created. The Add button is disabled
once this limit is reached.
once this limit is reached.
Connect and disconnect actions performed from the primary port are
applied to the secondary ports in the group with the exception of power
control.
applied to the secondary ports in the group with the exception of power
control.
Port Groups are restored using the Backup and Restore option (see
Backup and Restore
(on page 242)).
Note: See
HP and Cisco UCS Blade Chassis Configuration (Port
Group Management)
(on page 196) for information on creating port
groups for blade chassis, and Creating Dual Port Video Groups for
information on creating dual video port groups.
information on creating dual video port groups.
To create a port group:
1. Select Device Settings > Port Group Management. The Port Group
Management page opens. Any existing port groups are displayed.
2. Click Add. The page refreshes and displays all of the port group
options available.
3. Select the Port Group radio button.
4. Select the ports to add to the group by clicking on them in the
Available text box, and then clicking Add to add it to the Selected text
box.
box.
5. Click OK to create the port group. The port group now appears on
the Port Group Management page.