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Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box is a device that switches a
single keyboard, mouse, and monitor between multiple Compaq computers.
The Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box is a space-efficient 1 U height
(1.75-inch) device and is available in four- and eight-port models. This
chapter provides an overview of the product features, functionality, and
sample configurations.
Compaq
Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse
Switch Box Features
The Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box products provide Compaq users
with a complete Compaq solution for their server computing needs. You can
use the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box in various configurations to
connect from 2 to 64 servers.
The features of the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box include:
■
Console Configuration Reporting (CCR) - Console Configuration
Reporting displays system-related information on the monitor, such as
power-up test data and configuration menus.
■
Programmable Scanning - You can evaluate system performance by
sequentially scanning any or all of the computers in the system.
Programmable scanning allows you to determine which computers to
include as well as the duration of the connection.
■
Configuration NVRAM - NVRAM (non-volatile RAM) makes it easy
to set configuration information using commands entered from the
keyboard. The NVRAM stores the resulting configuration until you
decide to change the information, even if the unit loses power.
■
Hardware Reset Switch - If the keyboard or mouse communication is
disrupted, you can press this switch to reset the unit.