Operating instructions

33
shared processors
A microprocessor configuration used in a KVM switch in which one microprocessor is dedicated to
communication with more than one attached computer, as opposed to a dedicated processor configuration in
which one microprocessor handles communication for only one computer.
slave switch
A term used in cascade applications. This refers to a KVM switch which has been attached to the “master”
KVM switch via the computer ports, thus expanding the total number of computers which can be controlled
by one keyboard, monitor and mouse. Any KVM switch with more than 2 ports may be utilized as a slave.
All slaves must have the same number of ports. See the section on Cascading for additional information.
stripline technology
A technology which provides a buffer that isolates signals from the rest of the cable data, used to reduce the
possibility of noise from cables.
TDR
Abbreviation of Time Domain Reflectometry. A quality control measure of relfection time to avoid offsets,
thus decreasing signal degradation; measuring the reflective characteristics of a device or system by
superimposing upon a time-calibrated oscilloscope screen the direct and reflected components of a step-
formed test signal. (Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, 4
th
Ed., Turner and Gibilisco).
terminate
To “cap off” a video signal.
translating switch
A KVM switch whose software allows it to talk between different keyboard and mouse types and computers
attached to the switch.
USB
Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus, a new external bus standard that supports data tranfer rates of 12
Mbps. A single USB port can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and
keyboards. USB also supports Plug-and-Play and hot plugging.
Universal Multi-Platform KVM Switch
A KVM switch which allows one user to control multiple computers, which can be composed of a mix of
platforms (i.e., Sun, Macintosh and PS/2).
Universal Matrix KVM Switch
A KVM switch which allows multiple users to control multiple computers, which can be composed of a mix
of platforms (i.e., Sun, Macintosh and PS/2).
video format
Signal format; the style of video utilized by a monitor (i.e., RGB, RGBS, or RGBHV.
video resolution
The number of pixels transmitted to the monitor (i.e., 1900x1200, 800x600). The higher the resolution
capacity, the greater the detail in the resulting image.
workstation
An individual computer and control console attached to a network.