Black Box KV2016A Introduction, OSD graphical user interface, Video, Plug and Play, Security

CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION

OSD graphical user interface

A ServSelect II switch uses the OSD, which features intuitive menus to configure your switch system and select computers. Computers can be identified by unique name, EID or port number, allowing you to assign unique server names.

Security

The OSD allows you to protect your system with a screen saver password. After a user-defined time, the screen saver mode engages and access is prohibited until the appropriate password is entered to reactivate the system.

Operation modes

The OSD user interface provides convenient operation modes for easy ServSelect II system administration. These modes (Broadcast, Scan, Switch and Share) allow you to manage your switching activities. Chapter 4 explains these modes in detail.

Video

ServSelect II provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA and XGA video. Achieve resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 with a 10-foot cable and up to 800 x 600 with a 50-foot cable. Resolutions will vary depending upon the length of cable separating your switch and servers.

Plug and Play

The ServSelect II also supports Display Data Channel Plug and Play, which automates configuration of the monitor and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard.

FLASH upgradable

Upgrade your firmware at any time through a simple update utility to ensure that your ServSelect II system is always running the most current version available. Both the ServSelect II switch and the SAM are FLASH upgradable. See Chapter 6 for more information.

Cascading expansion

Each ServSelect II switch supports up to 16 directly attached servers and can conveniently scale to support more. You can expand your system using cascadable BLACK BOX products such as other ServSelect appliances. This extra ÒcascadeÓ of units allows you to attach up to 256 servers in one system.

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