Chapter 2 ThinkSystem Analog 1x8 KVM Switch
Chapter 2 ThinkSystem Analog 1x8 KVM Switch
A ThinkSystem Analog 1x8 KVM Switch is a KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) switch that enables
you to control multiple servers from a single set of keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
The model name is SM27A17643 or generally 1754-A1T.
With the 1754-A1T switch, a user can access a maximum of 8 connected servers.
Product Overview
Just connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor and all servers to a 1754-A1T switch, and you will
be able to switch among servers connected to that 1754-A1T switch.
If cascading 1754-A1T switches to form a two-tier system, the number of accessible servers can
be expanded up to 64 servers. See
The 1754-A1T switch features the use of ThinkSystem USB conversion cables (Category 5e/6
UTP) for connecting servers.
One 1754-A1T KVM system comprises the following:
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1754-A1T switch
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ThinkSystem USB conversion cables for Analog KVM
Product Features
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A user can control multiple servers per unit.
1754-A1T switch supports a maximum of 8 servers
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Total number of accessible servers can be increased up to 64 servers by cascading 1754-
A1T switches
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Support the following keyboard, mouse, video and audio signals transmission
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Standard USB keyboards and mice
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VGA video (ThinkSystem USB Conversion Cable for Analog KVM cables)
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Analog audio (ThinkSystem USB Conversion Cable for Analog KVM cables)
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Support the video resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 75Hz (analog)
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Multi-platform support, including Windows® 7/8/8.1/10, Linux® (Red Hat, Novell® Suse),
Macintosh® OS9, OSX and SCO UNIX®, Windows Server 2012 and higher, VMware ESXi
6.0 and higher
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With the “keep-alive” technology, you can add, remove, and hot-swap components
without interruption to servers
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Simple operation with hot keys and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu
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ThinkSystem Analog 1x8 KVM Switch User Guide
