Cascading refers to the combination of several devices or modules in a sequential or hierarchical arrangement. This method enables effective expansion and scaling of systems without significantly changing the basic infrastructure. This idea is particularly widespread in networks, server architectures and even audio/video systems.
In network technology, for example, KVM switches or KVM matrix systems are cascaded to create a specific system hierarchy or to (subsequently) expand the network. Cascading allows the number of available ports to be increased or network segments to be effectively interconnected.
The digital KVM matrix switches from G&D can be cascaded in three levels to expand the connection availability for computers. The leader device takes over all control tasks. The options listed apply to full access of all workstations to all computers across all cascade levels.
Cascading allows an additional transmission distance of 140 m per central module. This means that with maximum cascading, the distance from the computer via the cascaded central modules to the workstation module can be up to 560 m.
This is particularly useful for enterprise networks, airport IT and data centers that need to manage a large number of devices and services. In such environments, a combination of horizontal and vertical cascading is often used to optimize scalability and resilience.
In the area of server architecture, cascading can create backups and redundancies or make better use of server resources. It is possible to cascade multiple storage servers to create a unified and flexible storage solution.
Cascading is an efficient, scalable and often cost-effective method of managing and expanding complex systems and networks. It increases flexibility and can improve the performance and reliability of the overall system.
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