Black Box ServSwitch DKM FX User Manual

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CHAPTER 10: GLOSSARY
Single-Head: A system with one video connection.
Single-mode: 9μ single-mode fiber cable.
S-Video (Y/C): S-Video (Y/C) is a video format transmitting luminance and chrominance signals separately. It has a higher quality
standard than CVBS.
TOSLINK: Standardized fiber connection system for digital transmission of audio signals (F05 plug connection).
Triple-Head: A system with three video connections.
USB-HID: USB-HID devices (Human Interface Device) allow for data input. There is no need for a special driver during installation;
“New USB-HID device found” is reported. Typical HID devices include keyboards, mice, graphics tablets and touch screens. Storage,
video and audio devices are not HID.
VGA: Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a computer graphics standard with a typical resolution of 640 x 480 pixels
and up to 262,144 colors. It can be seen as a follower of the graphics standards MDA, CGA and EGA.
10.2 MATRIX-SPECIFIC TERMS
Auto Disconnect: Matrix function that allows an automatic disconnect between a console and a CPU if OSD is opened
via this console.
Auto Logout: Matrix function that describes the duration of inactivity after the user has been logged out from the OSD
at this console.
CON Device: Logical term that summarizes several physical extenders to switch more complex console systems via matrix.
CON Timeout: Matrix function that allows an automatic disconnect of a console from the connected CPU after a predefined time.
Console ACL: Console Access Control List is a list that shows the respective switching rights for the various consoles.
CPU Auto Connect: Matrix function that allows an automatic connection establishment between a console and a random CPU
that is available.
CPU Device: Logical term that summarizes several physical extenders to switch more complex CPU systems via matrix.
CPU Timeout: Matrix function that allows the user to disconnect after a predefined period of time of inactivity from the respective
CPU.
EXT Unit: Part or extender board of a CON or CPU unit with a connection to the matrix. A CON or CPU unit can consist of several
EXT devices.
Force Connect: Matrix function that allows you to switch a console to a CPU that is already used to take keyboard and mouse
control. The console that is connected before switching loses K/M control, but keeps video.
Force Disconnect: Matrix function that allows you to switch a console to a CPU that is already used to take KVM control.
The console that is connected before switching loses complete KVM control.
Java Tool: Java based control and configuration tool for the Modular KVM Matrix Switch.
Keyboard Connect: Matrix function that allows taking over the keyboard control of an inactive console.
Macro Keys: Programmable keys that can execute a stringing together of commands to the matrix.
Mouse Connect: Matrix function that allows taking the mouse control of an inactive console.
Non-Blocking Access: Matrix configuration where no user can be disturbed by an activity of another user.
OSD Timeout: Matrix function that closes the OSD automatically after a predefined period of time of inactivity.
Release Time: Matrix function that allows a console that is connected with the same CPU to release the K/M control after a
predefined time.

Black Box ServSwitch DKM FX Specifications

General

Brand	Black Box
Model	ServSwitch DKM FX
Category	Matrix Switcher
Language	English