Specifications

CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2. Introduction

The ServSwitch™ Wizard is a high-performance keyboard-, monitor-, and mouse-

sharing device that supports a wide range of IBM

PC compatible hardware and

software platforms, including some high-end IBM PS/2

compatible computers

(IBM RS/6000

, Compaq

Alpha

, and SGI™).

2.1 Features and Benefits

Here are some of the useful features of the ServSwitch Wizard and some of the

ways those features benefit you:

•

Control multiple computer CPUs from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

• Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem-free

computer bootup. And because all ports are simultaneously active, all attached

CPUs can be booted at the same time.

• Can usually draw all the power it needs from the attached CPUs. For

demanding applications with cascading and/or high-end video, an optional

power supply (product code PS649) is available.

• Intelligent switching: You can scan/switch between all ports or just the active

ones.

• Flash-upgradable for easy on-site firmware upgrades.

• Supports high-bandwidth monitors, at resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 pixels and

refresh rates up to 100 Hz, with low distortion.

• Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC/DDC1/DDC2) signaling.

• Can be cascaded to control a large number of CPUs.

• Can be paired to control CPUs with dual video outputs.

• Password security prevents unauthorized use.

• Local channel switching using its front-panel pushbutton, a keyboard hotkey

sequence, or a 3-button mouse.

• Remote channel switching through its RS-232 serial port, using its convenient

optional Remote-Control Module or some other device.

• Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel is changed.