SERVSWITCH™ OCTET INSTALLER/USER GUIDE
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Figure 2-1. Typical Octet Switching System Configuration
The Octet switch
The Octet switch provides the framework for the Octet switching system and is available
in a variety of matrix sizes. Each Octet switch can be cascaded to create larger system
configurations. The Octet switch stores a full database of user rights and server names and
communicates with the Octoware software through an IP (Internet Protocol) port.
The Octet user station
The Octet user station, the interface between the Octet switch and system users,
stores local (console) settings and provides connections for peripheral devices.
The user station also provides the OSD for target device selection and
administration.
The Octet switch Octet server access modules
The Octet server access module is the primary interface between an attached device
(KVM switch, serial device or PS/2, Sun or USB server) and the Octet switching system.
If the switch loses power, the target devices will continue to power the Octet server access
modules. This Keep Alive functionality ensures continued keyboard and mouse
operability and prevents data loss. Available in three types, Octet server access modules
also provide keyboard emulation, DDC (Digital Data Channel), and Octet switching
system support.
64 Servers
Octet Switch
Octet
User Station
UTP Cables
Octet
Server
Access
Module
16 Users
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