Black Box DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port KVM Module Overview Introduction, Components Front Panel

Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module allows you to connect the ServTray to one computer via a DVI/VGA, PS/2, or USB cable.

The module works with most common Windows operating systems. Plus, it supports video resolutions of up to 2048 x 1152, DDC2B.

2.2 Components

2.2.1 Front Panel

Figure 2-1 shows the DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module’s front view. The Centronics connector links directly to the ServTray.

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Figure 2-1. The DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module front-panel view.

2.2.2 Rear Panel

Figure 2-2 shows the DVI/VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module’s rear view. Table 2-1 describes the components numbered in Figures 2-1 and 2-2.

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Figure 2-2. The VGA USB/PS2 1-Port Module back-panel view.

Table 2-1. Front- and rear-panel components.

Number	Component	Description
1	Centronics connector	Links to ServTray
2	Barrel connector	12-VDC power connector
3	HD15 connector	Links to computer’s monitor port
4	6-pin mini DIN connector	Links to computer’s PS/2 mouse port
5	6-pin mini DIN connector	Links to computer’s PS/2 keyboard port
6	USB Type B connector	Links to computer’s USB keyboard/mouse port
7	DVI connector	Links to computer’s DVI video card
8	Video selector switch	Selects DVI or VGA input signal

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