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17
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.
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 computer. Control requires that the
console also has focus on the port, and is viewing it.
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
computers from a single console. It has at least one console port and multiple
computer ports.
Port: An interface receptor on a computer through which you can attach a
device or plug in a device cable.