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Chapter 2: Overview
2.2 System Overview
A ServSwitch DKM FX system consists of a ServSwitch DKM FX or DKM FX
Compact and, for KVM applications, one or more CPU units/CON units. The
ServSwitch connects to the CPU units/CON units by interconnect cables or is con-
nected directly to the video devices when used as a video matrix.
The CPU units connect directly to the sources (computer, CPU), using the included
cables.
Monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse connect to the CON units.
The ServSwitch DKM FX and the CPU units/CON units communicate over CATx,
fiber, or coaxial interconnect cables. The ServSwitch DKM FX Compact and the
CPU units/CON units communicate over CATx cable.
Figure 2-1 shows the system overview. Table 2-2 describes its components.
1 2 3 4 3 5 6
Figure 2-1. System overview.
Table 2-2. System components.
Number Component
1 Source (computer, CPU)
2 CPU units
3 Interconnect cable
4 ServSwitch DKM FX
5 CON units
6 Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse)