Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box - Manual (Page 7)

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1-2 Introduction
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■ External Keypad Jack - The Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box
has an external keypad jack to support rack-mounted Compaq products.
In this configuration, the switch is mounted behind a door in a cabinet
and the optional keypad is mounted outside the cabinet for easy access.
■ Password Protection - For protection against unauthorized users, the
Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box provides a password
option for security purposes.
Configurations
There are many ways to configure your Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse
Switch Box in order to meet your specific organizational needs. Additional
information on configuring multiple Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Boxes
can be found in Chapter 4.
■ A single Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box is used to connect four
or eight servers. In this configuration, the keyboard, monitor, and
mouse are connected directly to the unit by their respective cables.
You can connect the Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box to servers
located in the same or adjoining racks. See Figure 1-1.