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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The ServSwitch DT DisplayPort KVM with USB and Audio combines USB KVM,
keyboard/video/mouse switching and USB peripheral sharing in one device. Two
models are available: 2-port (KV9702A) and 4-port (KV9704A). You can easily
operate up to four PCs, G3/G4 Macintosh
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computers, or Mac
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Pros from a single
USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor, saving you space, time, equipment, and
money. Its peripheral sharing function enables you to share more USB peripherals
among all computers. The units also support bidirectional audio. Users can switch
among up to two or four KVM sources and control the systems using a USB key-
board and mouse, USB peripherals, and bidirectional audio, and view them with a
DisplayPort supported monitor.
Installation is as easy as connecting USB A-B cables between computers and the
ServSwitch DT DisplayPort KVM. To select a port, just press the front-panel
button(s). The built-in USB hub ensures smooth switching from one computer to
the other. It reduces redundant cables and encourages a neat and tidy working
environment.
2.2 Features
• Supports USB keyboards and mice.
• Supports high-resolution video up to UXGA (1600 x 1200)/Full HD (1920 x
1080)/WUXGA (1920 x 1200), WQXGA (2560 x 1600).
• 2–4 computers can share up to four different USB peripherals (KB + MS + USB
devices).
• A unique multilayered switching system enables the USB (or audio) devices to
operate independently.
• Front-panel push buttons and hotkeys make computer selection easy.
• Supports keyboard and mouse plug-n-play.
• Buzzer sound confirms computer switching.
• Front-panel buttons activate autoscan (KV9704A only).
• Scan time interval is selectable.
• Supports the DisplayPort monitor.
• No software is required.
