KVM Expander
60 AlterPath KVM/net Installation, Administration, and User’s Guide
The KVM Expander does support the following features:
• Allows the connection of 8 or 16 servers
See “KVM Expander Models and Components” on page 60 for more
details.
• Supports all existing Terminators
See “KVM Terminator Usage and Types” on page 58 for more details.
• Is compatible with the AlterPath KVM, KVM/net, and KVM/netPlus units
See “Cascaded Devices” on page 21 for more details.
• Operates with up to two input ports – User A and User B
See “Ports on the KVM Expander” on page 62 for more details.
• Supports horizontal or vertical rack mounting
See “Setting Up the KVM Expander” on page 121 for more details.
• Allows daisy-chaining of KVM Expander units through its AC power
outlet
See “To Power On Devices Daisy Chained to the KVM Expander’s Power
Outlet” on page 125 for more details.
• Displays port status with LEDs.
See “LEDs on the KVM Expander” on page 63
KVM Expander Models and Components
The KVM Expander comes in two models, which differ only in number of
KVM ports:
Table 1-23: KVM Expander Model Numbers and Port Options
Model Number Part Numbers KVM Ports
8 ATP4208 8
16 ATP4216 16