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KVM Expander
AlterPath KVM Installation, Configuration, and Users Guide 45
KVM Expander Features
The KVM Expander has no CPU, memory, or Flash; therefore, it relies on the
intelligence of the primary KVM unit to control its KVM ports, making for a
simple processing core as well as a cost-effective method of cascading a
KVM/net Plus, a KVM/net, or a KVM.
The KVM Expander does support the following features:
• Allows the connection of 8 or 16 servers
See “KVM Expander Models and Components” on page 47 for more
details.
• Supports all existing Terminators
See “KVM Terminator Usage and Types” on page 44 for more details.
• Is compatible with the AlterPath KVM, KVM/net, and KVM/net Plus units
See “Cascaded Devices” on page 21 for more details.
• Operates with up to two input ports – User A and User B
See “Ports on the KVM Expander” on page 48 for more details.
• Supports horizontal or vertical rack mounting
See “Setting Up the KVM Expander” on page 105 for more details.
• Allows daisy-chaining of KVM Expander units through its AC power
outlet
See “To Power On Devices Daisy Chained to the KVM Expander’s Power
Outlet” on page 108 for more details.
• Displays port status with LEDs.
See “LEDs on the KVM Expander” on page 49