Chapter 1: Product Overview

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Product Overview

Feature Overview

The SwitchView MP allows you to control up to 4 PC, Sun or USB computers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse. The SwitchView MP works with Sun Workstations, USB computers, IBM PC/AT and PS/2 systems and 100% compatible machines with support for VGA, SVGA, XGA and XGA-II video. Sun and PS/2 keyboard and mouse peripherals are supported through the rear of the unit.

Multiplatform

The SwitchView MP adds multiplatform capabilities to your switching system by simultaneously supporting any combination of PS/2, Sun or USB computers in the same system.

Plug and play

The SwitchView MP supports Plug and Play video and is compliant with the

VESA DDC2B standard.

Mouse translation

For added compatibility with your current equipment, SwitchView MP features mouse translation capability. Operated through the SwitchView MP, your mouse will work with any attached computer- regardless of whether the computer is Sun, USB, serial or PS/2 mouse compatible!

“Keep Alive” feature

SwitchView MP’s “Keep Alive” feature allows attached servers to power the unit in the event of an SwitchView MP power failure. This prevents attached computers from locking up and keeps you from losing time and data.

AutoBoot technology

The AutoBoot feature boots all attached servers during initial power-up or after a power failure. Computers are booted transparently without operator intervention, and may be powered-up one-at-a-time or all at once. When the power stabilizes, a channel may be selected.