Black Box ACXIO8-SPF Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 3: Installation
3.2.1 KVM Matrix
In single-head mode, up to 288 ports can be used either as an input or as an
output port, depending on components and equipment. At the same time, all
users have non-blocking access (user access is not limited by the activities of
another user).
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Figure 3-1. KVM using ServSwitch DKM FX application.
Table 3-1. Single-head KVM matrix components.
Number Description
1 Source (computers, CPU)
2 CPU units
3 Interconnect cable
4 ServSwitch DKM FX
5 CON units
6 Consoles (monitor, keyboard, mouse)
If you have a single-head console, you can also access a dual-head or quad-head
console. However, you can control the system only at Monitor 1.
Any signal source can be switched to any number of monitors that will show the
video signal at the same time. Even (optional) audio can be switched.