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Glossary
The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual.
AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch or KVM expander scans
from one port to another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user.
BANK: The address of a daisy-chained KVM switch or KVM expander (00–15,
set by the DIP switch or in the OSD).
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.
Daisy-Chain: A configuration of multiple KVM switches and KVM expanders
that are connected one to another in a series. A Belkin KVM Switch daisy-chain
uses common settings to allow seamless, complex interactions between multiple
consoles for control over many servers.
Focus: This term is used in two distinct ways:
1. In the OSD, the focus is represented by a dashed gray line around the
control. The focus determines which control will be activated by pressing
the space bar or the “Enter” key; if the focus is on a button, or inside an
edit box, pressing “Enter” will activate that control, whereas if the focus
is on another control (e.g. the list box), the “Enter” key will activate the
default control (Close or Exit).
2. When discussing switching between ports, focus refers to the act of
targeting a particular port.
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 and microphones.
KVM Device: In this User Manual, this term is used to refer to any Rack-Mount
Console KVM Switch, other KVM switch, or KVM expander.