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Glossary
The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual.
AutoScan:
A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to
another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user.
BANK:
The address of a daisy-chained KVM switch (00–15), set by the
DIP switch.
Console:
The all-in-one term for the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse
connected to a KVM switch.
Console Port:
Receptors for the console to connect to the KVM switch.
Control:
When discussing switching between ports, control means that the
console is capable of sending input to the server. Control requires that the
console also has focus on the port, and is viewing it.
DDC:
Short for Display Data Channel, a VESA standard for communication
between a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform a
computer’s video card about its properties, such as maximum resolution and
color depth, to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring
the display.
Daisy-Chain:
A configuration of multiple KVM switches that are connected one
to another in a series. A KVM switch daisy-chain uses common settings to allow
seamless, complex interactions between multiple consoles for control over
many servers.
HID:
Human Interface Device, the USB device class that includes keyboards
and mice.
KVM:
Literally “Keyboard Video Mouse”, this term refers to technology that
allows two or more computers to be controlled by one keyboard, video monitor,
and mouse; some switches that use KVM technology enable sharing of other
peripherals such as audio speakers, microphones, and printers.
KVM Switch:
A device that allows a user to access and control multiple servers
from a single console. It has at least one console port and multiple server ports.
OSD:
On-Screen Display, a Graphical User Interface that can be used to control
and configure the KVM switch.
Port:
An interface receptor on a server through which you can attach a device or
plug in a device cable.
Primary KVM Switch:
The KVM switch that is connected to the console and is
set to BANK address 00.
Secondary KVM Switch:
Any KVM switch that is daisy-chained to the primary
KVM switch and is set to BANK address 01–15 (and has no console connected).
