Black Box ServSwitch iPATH, ACR1000A-CTL manual Introduction

ServSwitch iPATH

2. Introduction

Black Box ServSwitch Agility local and remote units allow multiple remote users to access host computers in a very flexible manner. Such flexibility requires management and coordination – that is where ServSwitch iPATH becomes vital.

ServSwitch iPATH is designed to promote the most efficient use of ServSwitch Agility units by allowing central control over any number of transmitters (more commonly referred to as ‘Channels’ within ServSwitch iPATH) and receivers. Using the intuitive ServSwitch iPATH web-based interface, one or more administrators can manage potentially thousands of users who are interacting with an almost unlimited number of devices.

ServSwitch iPATH operates from a self-contained compact server unit that can be situated anywhere within your network, as shown in Figure 2-1:

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Figure 2-1. The ServSwitch iPATH server connects to your network and provides administrative

control over the various ServSwitch Agility transmitters, receivers and their users.

Note: Although the ServSwitch Agility units require Gigabit Ethernet connections, in its administrative role, the ServSwitch iPATH server requires only a 10-/100-Mbps connection to the network.

The ServSwitch iPATH server is supplied pre-loaded and is straightforward to deploy, requiring only a network connection and a power input to begin operation. All configuration of your ServSwitch Agility transmitters (channels), receivers and users are performed using the intuitive ServSwitch iPATH browser interface via a network connected computer.