IBM 1X8 - Manual (Page 9)

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The IBM 1x8 Console Switch and the IBM 2x16 Console Switch integrate keyboard, video,
and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible
access for up to two simultaneous users, and an intuitive user interface. The console
switches feature powerful onscreen management for easy system configuration and
server selection.
NoTe: The 1x8 console switch enables a single local user to access any attached servers. The 2x16
console switch enables two simultaneous users to access attached servers.
The IBM 3-meter Console Switch Cables (PS/2 and USB) are unique benefits of the
console switch. By using CAT5 cabling, the switch cable reduces cable clutter, while
providing optimal resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of the switch
cable simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique server names and port
numbers for each attached server. The switch cable is powered directly from the server
and provides Keep Alive functionality even if the console switch is not turned on. Keep
Alive functionality enables the server to operate properly with or without connectivity to
the console switch.
The switch cable enables direct KVM connectivity to servers attached to the console
switch. The 1x8 console switch has 8 Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports and the 2x16
console switch has 16 ARI ports for connecting switch cables.
Using a PS/2 switch cable you can attach additional switches to expand the console
switch system. This flexibility enables you to add capacity as the data center grows.
Multiplatform Support
The switch cables available with the console switch support PS/2 and USB server
environments. Using the on-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (oSCAR®)
graphical user interface in conjunction with these cables enables you to switch easily
across platforms.
The PS/2 switch cable is used to connect a PS/2 server to a console switch. This cable
has one hD15 connector for video, one PS/2 connector for keyboard, and one PS/2
connector for mouse. The USB switch cable is used to connect a USB server to a
console switch. This cable has one hD15 connector for video and one USB connector for
keyboard and mouse.
Ordering information:
IBM 1x8 Console Switch MTMN: 17351LX
IBM 2x16 Console Switch MTMN: 17352LX
Cable options:
3-meter PS/2 Part #: 31R3130
3-meter USB Part #: 31R3132
1X8 Console Switch &
2X16 Console Switch
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