Adder Port Direct - ADDER AdderView Matrix User Manual

Adder Port Direct

Adder Port Direct is a totally transparent communication system that allows
compatible KVM switches and remote access devices to communicate with each
other. Using the keyboard connections that link each device, Adder Port Direct
allows:
• A controlling device to provide address details of the required port, the user's
name and access rights, mouse calibration and video mode information.
• A controlled device to confirm the address and other details of the current
port.
Such communication simplifies both the configuration and selection of systems
within a complex cascade structure. It also provides excellent security control as
unauthorised users are prevented from achieving what is sometimes possible on
simpler KVM switching systems. That is, to use the hotkey and mouse switching
features to connect to servers for which they do not have access priviledges via
the on-screen menu. This is termed 'sideways movement' and is thwarted by
the Adder Port Direct feature because each unit is fully informed of each user's
precise access rights.
Devices that support Adder Port Direct include the AdderView Matrix AVM208
and AVM216), the AdderLink IP, SmartView XPro and certain KVM switch
devices from other manufacturers with specific APD capabilities.
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