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12 Glossary
The following terms are commonly used in this manual or in video and KVM technology.
Term
Description
CON Device
Logical object that summarizes several EXT Units of physical extender modules
(CON Units) to switch more complex sink systems via matrix.
CON Unit
Decoder extender module to connect to the console (monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse;
optionally also with USB 2.0 devices).
Console
Monitor, keyboard, mouse, media control, external switching solution, etc.
CPU Device
Logical object that summarizes several EXT Units of physical extender modules
(CPU Units) to switch more complex source systems via matrix.
CPU Unit
Encoder extender module to connect to a source.
Fiber
Single-mode or multi-mode fiber cables.
KVM
Keyboard, video, and mouse.
MTBF
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) is measured in power-on hours and describes the
system reliability.
Multi-Mode
50 µm multi-mode fiber cable.
SFP
SFPs (Small Form Factor Pluggable) are pluggable interface modules for Gigabit
connections. SFP modules are available for Cat X and fiber cables.
Single-Mode
9 µm single-mode fiber cable.
USB HID
USB HID devices (Human Interface Device) allow users to interact with computers. There
is no need for a special driver during installation. When connecting, the message “New
USB HID device found” is reported.
Typical USB HID devices include keyboards, mice, graphics tablets and touch screens.
Storage, video, and audio devices are not USB HID devices.
