Cyclades User's Guide - Manual (Page 75)

Introduction 59
KVM Expander
KVM Expander
The AlterPath KVM Expander is designed to connect to the primary KVM/net
to increase the number of ports that a primary KVM/net can manage.
Note: The AlterPath KVM Expander is compatible with the KVM, the KVM/net,
and the KVM/netPlus. The term primary KVM unit refers to the three types of
KVM units.
Front view of the AlterPath KVM Expander:
Back view of the AlterPath KVM Expander 16:
The following sections offer an introduction to the KVM Expander:
• “KVM Expander Features” on page 59
• “KVM Expander Models and Components” on page 60
• “Adding the KVM Expander to the KVM/net Unit’s List
of Cascaded Devices” on page 67
• “Upgrading the Microcontroller Code” on page 67
KVM Expander Features
The KVM Expander has no CPU, memory, or Flash; therefore, it relies on the
intelligence of the primary KVM unit to control its KVM ports, making for a
simple processing core as well as a cost-effective method of cascading a
KVM/net, a KVM/net, or a KVM/netPlus.