GLOSSARY
The following definitions are used throughout the 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
Console: The
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 computer. Control requires that the console also has focus on the port, and is viewing it.
Console Switch: A KVM switch set to BANK address
CPU: The markings on the KVM case that indicate the port numbers where each computer cable is connected to the KVM switch.
Focus: This term is used in two distinct ways:
1.In the OSD, the focus is represented by a dashed gray line around the control. The focus determines which control will be activated by pressing the space bar or the Enter key; if the focus is on a button, or inside an edit box, pressing Enter will activate that control, whereas if the focus is on another control (e.g. the list box), the Enter key will activate the default control (Close or Exit).
2.When discussing switching between ports, focus refers to the act of targeting a particular port.
HID: Human Interface Device, the USB device class that includes keyboards and mice.
KVM: Keyboard Video Mouse switch.
Port: An interface receptor on a computer through which you can attach a device or plug in a device cable.
Primary Switch: A KVM switch set to BANK address
Secondary Switch: Any KVM switch without a console.
Select Mode: The mode of operation a
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