Belkin KVM over IP User Manual - Page 80
KVM Switch, Primary KVM Switch, Secondary KVM Switch, TCP/IP, Target Server
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Glossary KVM: Literally "Keyboard Video Mouse", this term refers to technology that allows two or more computers to be controlled by one keyboard, 1 video monitor, and mouse; some switches that use KVM technology enable sharing of other peripherals such as audio speakers, microphones, 2 and printers. KVM Switch: A device that allows a user to access and control multiple servers 3 from a single console. It has at least one console port and multiple server ports. MAC: Media Access Control. In computer networking, a MAC address is a 4 unique identifier attached to most forms of networking equipment. 5 OSD: On-Screen Display, a graphical user interface that can be used to control and configure the KVM switch. 6 Port: An interface receptor on a server through which you can attach a device or plug in a device cable. 7 Primary KVM Switch: The switch that is connected to the console and is set to BANK address 00. 8 SSL: Secure Sockets Layer. Cryptographic protocols that provide secure 9 communications on the Internet for such things as email and Internet banking. Secondary KVM Switch: Any KVM switch that is daisy-chained to the primary 10 KVM switch and is set to BANK address 01-15 (and has no console connected). TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Shorthand for the suite of rules defining the format devices use to communicate over the Internet. Target Server: The server currently being accessed and controlled by the user from a local or remote console. section 77