Advanced Operation
Shared Access
If both users need to access the same computer in the base unit, they can ‘share’ access to it through the APC KVM Switch. Sharing means that both consoles can view a computer channel at the same time, but only one can enter data through the keyboard or mouse at any given moment. As soon as the active console stops all keyboard and mouse activity, the other console can take control of the computer.
For information on access across multiple APC KVM Switch units, see ‘Multi Chassis Operation’ below.
5.2 Multi Chassis Operation
Multi chassis operation involves independent access only.
Both users can simultaneously and independently access any computer attached to the base APC KVM Switch unit. Similarly, independent access is possible across expansion units as long as each user is accessing a different expansion unit.
For example, in the configuration below, two users can access nine computers through three APC KVM Switch units.
C
A BUnit 3
B C
A 
A B C
Unit 2
Base
25
