Black Box ServSwitch manual Features, Upgradability, Compatibility, Security

MATRIX SERVSWITCH™

2.2 Features

With the Matrix ServSwitch, you have easy, virtually trouble-free, secure, and complete access to up to 1000 computers from as many as four keyboard/video/ mouse stations. Here are some of the major features of the Switch:

Upgradability:

•The plug-in Expansion Module gives your Matrix ServSwitch system room to grow.

•Free lifetime firmware upgrades using flash-memory technology mean you’ll always have the latest improvements and new features.

Compatibility:

•Several varieties of IBM PC, RS/6000®, SGI, and compatible hardware can all be used with this Switch. Sun® computers can be used with the multiplatform models. With adapters, Mac® computers can too.

•Full emulation of keyboard and mouse functions and video resolutions of up to 1600 x 1280 ensure trouble-free access to most software applications and PC- type hardware.

Security:

•Four connect modes provide flexibility in tailoring Matrix ServSwitch to your environment’s security policies:

Connect Mode	Your Access	Other Users’ Access
View	View only	Full
Share	Full	Full
Control	Full	View only
Private	Full	None

•User names and passwords protect access to computers with sensitive systems and information.

•Group definitions allow users to access only those computers that their group can access.

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