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Glossary
The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual:AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to
another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user.
BANK: The address of a daisy-chained KVM switch (00–15), set by the
DIP switch.
Console: The all-in-one term for the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse
connected to a KVM switch.
Console Port: Receptors for the console to connect to the KVM switch.
Control: When discussing switching between ports, control means that the
console is capable of sending input to the server. Control requires that the
console also has focus on the port, and is viewing it.
Daisy-Chain: A configuration of multiple KVM switches that are connected one
to another in a series. A KVM switch daisy-chain uses common settings to allow
seamless, complex interactions between multiple consoles for control over
many servers.
DDC: Short for Display Data Channel, a VESA standard for communication
between a monitor and a video adapter. Using DDC, a monitor can inform
a computer’s video card about its properties, such as maximum resolution
and color depth, to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for
configuring the display.