SERVSELECT III INSTALLER/USER GUIDE
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Video
The ServSelect III provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA and XGA video.
Achieve resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 with a 10 foot cable an d 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 III also supports Display Data Channel (DDC) 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 III switching system is always running the most current version available. Both
the ServSelect III and the SAMs are Flash upgradable. See Appendix A for more
information.
NOTE:
ServSelect III cables are not firmware upgradable.
Cascading expansion
The ServSelect III provides support for 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 switches. This extra “cascade” of units
allows you to attach up to 256 servers in one system. See Chapter 3 for more information.
NOTE:
KV21008A and KV22008A only support eight directly attached servers.
ServSelect III cables
The ServSelect III also features ServSelect III cables designed to provide the same ease of
use as the SAM. Available in three different lengths, ServSelect III cables are RJ45 style
cables that provide a reduced cost alternative to SAMs. ServSelect III cables support PS/2
and USB connectivity. ServSelect III cables are not upgradeable.