Black Box KV9204A, Manual

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SERVSWITCH EC SERIES PS/2 AND USB (USER/CPU) KVM SWITCH
2.5 Typical Applications
The 8-Port ServSwitch can be used to enable one PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and
monitor to manage eight PS/2 and USB computers directly connected to the
ServSwitch as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3. Single KVM switch configuration.
Another application cascades multiple 8-Port ServSwitch units. Depending on how
many ServSwitch units and what models you use, you can manage up to 136 PS/2
and USB computers from a single PS/2 or USB keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. Cascaded ServSwitch configuration.
PC8
PC1 PC2 PC3 PC4 PC5 PC6 PC7 PC8
PC1
PC2
PC7 PC8
Y cable
Y cable
PC1
PC1
PC7 PC8
8-Port ServSwitch EC Series PS/2
and USB (User/CPU) KVM Switch
(KV9208A)