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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
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Pushbutton & keyboard switching.
In addition to using the on-screen menus,
you can switch computer channels in one of three easy ways: with the
ServSelect channel pushbuttons, the SELECT/SCAN button, or a simple
sequence of keystrokes.
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Keep Alive feature.
The “Keep Alive” feature allows attached servers to power
the ServSelect in case the ServSelect loses AC power. This prevents attached
PCs from locking up and keeps you from losing time and data.
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PS/2 mouse translation.
For added compatibility with your current equipment,
ServSelect can “translate” the signals of your shared PS/2 mouse. Operated
through the ServSelect, your PS/2 mouse will work with any attached PC—
regardless of whether the computer is designed for a serial or PS/2 mouse!
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Built-in scanning capabilities.
A built-in scanning feature allows you to
automatically “scan” (monitor) your PCs without intervention. When keyboard
activity is detected, scanning is suspended until all activity stops. Scanning then
resumes with the next channel in sequence.
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Status-indicator LEDs.
Indicator LEDs give you constant readings on the status
of your ServSelect unit. Status, scanning, and channel LEDs take the guesswork
out of system operation and diagnostics.
A typical ServSelect configuration is shown in
Figure 2-1
below:
Figure 2-1. A KV108A-R2 in its maximum (eight-computer) single-unit
configuration.
