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9.4 Single-Head KVM/USB2.0 Mode
In Single-Head KVM/USB2.0 Mode up to 8 Users with one USB2.0 link (for periphery
devices e.g. storage devices, printers etc. in addition to keyboard & mouse) can access up to
16 CPUs. Up to 4 periphery devices can be attached directly to the remote unit, more by using
regular USB 2.0 hubs.
NON-Blocking Access for all users is granted, i.e. none of the users is constrained by the
activity of another user.
Switch example:
Single-Head KVM/USB2.0 Switch
Via the OSD, each user can select the CPU that he wants to connect to. The OSD display
shows if the desired CPU has already been assigned to another user. Depending on the switch
configuration, access to this CPU Port will be denied ort he former user will be replaced by
the new user (cf. Configuration of System Parameters).
Depending on the switch configuration, access to the OSD is possible at any time or is
requiring an authentication. With the authentication, access to CPU Ports and/or User Ports
can further be restricted by assigning specific user levels. Alternatively, the user can be
assigned to one or more user groups with access to a defined set of CPU Ports and/or User
Ports.
With the ‚CPU-Splitter’ function, you can copy your own display content to one or more
additional monitors.
From a Single-Head KVM/USB2.0 Port you might also access a Triple-Head KVM/USB2.0
CPU. Operation, however, is limited to the first monitor in this case.
If you access a CPU without related USB Port, your USB periphery will not be available.