Black Box ServSwitch SW721AE-R2, User Manual

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“R2” SERVSWITCH
2. Introduction
Thank you for choosing a ServSwitch. Designed with your needs in mind, your new
ServSwitch will simplify your job by helping you organize your multiple-computer
application. Because the ServSwitch lets you use one keyboard, monitor, and
mouse to access a number of IBM PC compatible computers, you can significantly
reduce your equipment overhead and end keyboard and monitor clutter.
This chapter describes everything that comes with the switch, the external and
operating features of the switch, and the cabling you’ll need for the switch.
2.1 The Complete Package
Your ServSwitch package includes the ServSwitch, its power supply, and this
manual. If you didn’t receive everything, or if anything arrived damaged, contact
Black Box.
2.2 Operating Features
Some of the useful features of your ServSwitch:
• Microprocessor-controlled keyboard and mouse switching.
• Mouse can be PS/2 ® or RS-232 type.
• Supports all modes of IBM PS/2 and compatible keyboards.
• Supports SVGA; XGA, VGA, or EGA color or monochrome; CGA; and true
monochrome video at resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 (although all video types
except VGA, EGA, and CGA require coaxial or special cables).
• Select desired CPU from keyboard, front panel, or RS-232 port.
• Front-panel LEDs show selected CPU and its power-on state.
• Remembers and restores Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, and keyboard
mode among CPUs.
• Screen-save function can turn off video after 1 to 999 seconds of inactivity.
• Scan function can sequence between CPUs every 1 to 15 seconds.
• You can program the keyboard’s typematic rate and delay.