CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION
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OSD graphical user interface
A ServSelect II switch uses the OSD, which features intuitive menus to configure
your switch system and select computers. Computers can be identified by unique
name, EID or port number, allowing you to assign unique server names.
Security
The OSD allows you to protect your system with a screen saver password. After a
user-defined time, the screen saver mode engages and access is prohibited until the
appropriate password is entered to reactivate the system.
Operation modes
The OSD user interface provides convenient operation modes for easy ServSelect II
system administration. These modes (Broadcast, Scan, Switch and Share) allow you
to manage your switching activities. Chapter 4 explains these modes in detail.
Video
ServSelect II provides optimal resolution for analog VGA, SVGA and XGA video.
Achieve resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 with a 10-foot cable and up to 800 x 600
with a 50-foot cable. Resolutions will vary depending upon the length of cable
separating your switch and servers.
Plug and Play
The ServSelect II also supports Display Data Channel Plug and Play, which automates
configuration of the monitor and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard.
FLASH upgradable
Upgrade your firmware at any time through a simple update utility to ensure that
your ServSelect II system is always running the most current version available. Both
the ServSelect II switch and the SAM are FLASH upgradable. See Chapter 6 for
more information.
Cascading expansion
Each ServSelect II switch supports up to 16 directly attached servers and can
conveniently scale to support more. You can expand your system using cascadable
BLACK BOX products such as other ServSelect appliances. This extra “cascade” of
units allows you to attach up to 256 servers in one system.
