Black Box SERVSWITCH Series - CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION; 2.1 Features and Benefits; 2.2 Safety Precautions

CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION
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ServSelect IP - KV120
ServSelect IP - KV121
Number
of
servers*
Digital
users
Analog
user
128/
256
1
1
128/
256
2
1
*Maximum number of servers with a fully confi gured KV158A switch attached to each of
the 16 ARI ports is 128. Maximum number of servers with a fully confi gured KV2016A
switch attached to each of the 16 ARI ports is 256.
2. Introduction
2.1 Features and Benefits
The BLACK BOX
®
ServSelect IP switches combine analog and digital technology to
provide flexible, centralized control of data center servers. This solution delivers
secure digital access and flexible server management from anywhere at any time.
NOTE:
Throughout the text, the word “appliance” is used generically to describe the ServSelect IP switch.
The ServSelect IP is a rackmountable keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch
configurable for analog or digital connectivity. Each ServSelect IP has
16 Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports for connecting devices and operates over
standard LAN connections. Access servers across a 100BaseT Ethernet connection or
directly through an analog port on the ServSelect IP for analog KVM connectivity and
administration. Video resolutions through the analog port can be up to 1600 x 1280
with an end-to-end cable length of up to 15 meters (50 feet). Digital users can achieve
video resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 with a cable length of up to 10 meters (32 feet)
between the ServSelect IP and the server.
Figure 2-1. ServSelect IP Model Comparison