Black Box DCX3000 - 2 Welcome; Access Permissions

Chapter 2: Overview
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2. Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Black Box DCX3000 system. This
adaptive system makes sharing numerous host computers
among multiple users straightforward and flexible. Every
computer is linked, via its USB and video ports, to a compact
DCX3000 SAM module while each set of peripherals are con-
nected to a DCX3000 Remote module (to form Consoles).
The various computers and consoles are then linked, via stan-
dard CAT7 cable, to a central DCX3000 Switch. Each user
can then, subject to the privileges granted by the admin, gain
quick access to any of the required computers.
An integral part of the DCX3000 Switch is the DCX Matrix, a
browser-based configuration and management tool that
allows one or more remote admin user(s) to monitor and
maintain all aspects of operation.
If required, computers and con-
soles can be individually connect-
ed in order to take advantage of
the DCX3000 extender properties
without the switching.
2.1 Access permissions
The DCX3000 Switch uses a system of hierarchal Access permissions to mediate between numerous consoles and multiple com-
puters. Each console is granted the use of up to four types of access permissions to each computer, most of which influence how
other users can gain simultaneous access to the same computer. The four access permissions, and their effects on other console
users are as follows:
VIEW ONLY
The console user can view the chosen
computer’s output but cannot alter it.
Once selected, other consoles can
simultaneously use
VIEW ONLY,
SHARED ACCESS or EXCLUSIVE
for the same computer.
SHARED ACCESS
The console user can view and control
the chosen computer’s output.
Once selected, other consoles can
simultaneously use
VIEW ONLY or
SHARED ACCESS
for the same computer.
EXCLUSIVE
The console user can view and
control the chosen computer’s
output.
Once selected, other consoles can
simultaneously use
VIEW ONLY
for the same computer.
PRIVATE
The console user can view
and control the chosen
computer’s
output.
Once selected, all other
consoles are completely
locked out from the same
computer.
Note: The hierarchy of permissions shown here increases from left to right.