User guide

Introduction
1-4 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide
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Configurations
There are many ways to configure the Server Console Switch to meet specific
organizational needs. Additional information on configuring multiple Server Console
Switches can be found in Chapter 3.
• A single console switch box is used to connect four or eight servers. In this
configuration, the KVM are connected directly to the unit by their respective
cables. The user can connect the Server Console Switch to servers located in the
same or adjoining racks.
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Keyboard,
Mouse,
and
Video Cables
Figure 1-1: Single 4-Port unit