Installation guide

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
• Supports SVGA, color or monochrome XGA or VGA, Apple, Sun, RS/6000,
and SGI video at resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 noninterlaced (although all
video types except VGA and Apple low-res require coaxial or special
cables).Note that in a multiplatform environment, you will need a multisync
monitor capable of syncing to the output of all your CPUs’ video cards and of
supporting their highest resolutions; refer to Section 4.1. Also note that you’ll
need a Mac
®
Adapter for ServSwitch for each CPU that outputs Apple video at
resolutions over 640 x 480; see the Note on page 23.
• The units remember and restore Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, and
keyboard mode for each CPU.
• Screen-save function can turn off video after 1 to 999 seconds of inactivity.
• Scan function can sequence between CPUs every 1 to 15 seconds.
• You can program the keyboard’s typematic rate and delay.
• Custom settings for each CPU can be saved in nonvolatile memory.
• The units have flash memory, so you can upgrade their firmware through their
RS-232 ports.
• Rackmount kits are available.
• Full-size 8- and 12-port units can be expanded up to 16 ports by installing
4-Port Expansion Boards. Please contact Black Box Tech Support if you ever
want us to do this for you.