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OVERVIEW
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System Overview
The ServSwitch Console Plus is designed with the latest in KVM switching
technology. It has the capability and flexibility to configure to most keyboards,
video monitors, mice, servers and computers. The modular design of the
ServSwitch Console Plus makes the Unit easy to install, expand, and maintain.
The addition of an expansion card and additional switches can increase the
number of computers that can be connected and accessed to 1,000.
The ServSwitch Console Plus series switches are available in three
configurations depending on your system switching needs, 4, 8, or 16 CPU
ports and one KVM port.
KVM station
A KVM station, consisting of a K eyboard, V ideo monitor, and M ouse, connects
to the DB25F KVM connector on the rear panel using a KVM adapter cable.
The KVM adapter cable is available with a variety of connector types to
accommodate the different types of keyboards, video monitors, and mice. The
KVM adapter cable connectors must be compatible with the keyboard, video
monitor, and mouse cable connectors. KVM adapter cables are available in
lengths of 1 – 100 feet.
(Refer to the compatibility table on page 11)
KVM Station Keyboard and Mouse
Can use a PS/2 keyboard and mouse or a Sun Keyboard and Mouse.
Note: When using a PS/2 keyboard, the PS/2 keyboard must be capable of
communicating in Mode 2 and Mode 3 if the CPU's are PC Mode 3,
USB, SUN, or a translator is used with an Apple computer.
KVM Station Video Monitor
The KVM Station video monitor must be capable of supporting the resolution,
frequency, and sync type being sent by all connected computer
. It is
recommended that the KVM monitor be a multi-sync monitor capable of
resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz or better. The quality of the video
depends largely on the type of monitor used, the KVM cable length and cable
type. For cable lengths greater than 20 feet, coax cable must be used.
Appendix I. shows the video quality distance table for different cable types.
Computers
The ServSwitch Console Plus can connect to PC’s, Unix systems, Sun systems,
and USB. Apple ADB computers can be connected using a translator.
The CPU connectors on all models are DB25F. Each connected computer uses
a CPU adapter cable compatible with the computer’s keyboard, monitor, and
mouse ports. (available in lengths of 5 – 100 feet).