Black Box SW628A-R2 Introduction, The Complete Package, Operating Features, Servswitch Jr. Mp

SERVSWITCH™ JR. MP

2. Introduction

Thank you for choosing a ServSwitch Jr.™ MP. Designed with your needs in mind, your new Switch will simplify your job by helping you organize your multiple- computer application. Because the ServSwitch Jr. MP lets you use a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse to access one or two IBM® PC compatible computers and one or two Apple® Macintosh® compatible computers, you can significantly reduce your equipment overhead and end keyboard and monitor clutter.

This chapter describes everything that comes with the Switch, the external and operating features of the Switch, and the cabling you’ll need for the Switch.

2.1 The Complete Package

Your ServSwitch Jr. MP package includes the ServSwitch Jr. MP, its power supply, and this manual. If anything arrived damaged, contact Black Box.

2.2 Operating Features

•With the 2-port model (SW627A-R2), you can access one IBM PC compatible CPU and one Apple Mac® compatible CPU with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. With the 4-port model, you can access two of each.

•Microprocessor-controlled keyboard and mouse switching.

•Supports all modes of PS/2® compatible keyboards.

•Remaps the keys of the IBM keyboard to support all Apple keyboard functions.

•Mouse can be any 2-button PS/2 type by Microsoft® or Logitech™, including a PS/2 “wheel mouse” such as the Microsoft IntelliMouse®.

•Simultaneously supports IBM type CPUs with either PS/2 or RS-232 mouse ports.

•Support SVGA and color or monochrome XGA or VGA video at resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 noninterlaced, at refresh rates up to 100 Hz (although all video types except VGA require coaxial or special cables).

•Support Mac video at 640 x 480 resolution; many other resolutions and several sync options are available if you attach a Mac Adapter for ServSwitch (our product code KV99MA).

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