User Guide
KVM 2-Port
3.1
Front Panel Button operation
The User can switch between
Computer A
and
Computer B
by pressing the
front panel button labeled 'A' or 'B'.
The front panel LEDs for A and B will show
GREEN
for the active computer, and
RED
for the inactive computer.
The Video display may take a second to return, depending on the monitor used
and its internal switching capabilities.
3.1 Keyboard
operation
The User can toggle between
Computer A
and
Computer B
by
pressing and
releasing
both
'Control'
or
'CTRL'
keys at the same time, on their PC-type PS/2
keyboard.
Note:
This will not interfere with any computer operations or data.
The KVM 2-port will switch from one Computer to the other. The front panel
LEDs for
A
and
B
will show
GREEN
for the active computer, and
RED
for the
inactive computer.
3.3 Keyboard
Emulation
As long as the keyboard cables remain connected, the Keyboard connections will
be maintained with the attached servers, even in the event of a power failure to
the
KVM 2-Port
(this is important for some servers, which might reset if the
keyboard is disconnected).
The Keyboard connection to Computer A or B is maintained during a power
failure. When power is restored, the Video signal will become active again.
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