Disconnection is via entering a control code or lowering an RS-232 control lead. Either the port being controlled or the originating control port can lower a control lead to force a disconnect. The Access Switch is especially suited for accessing DCB modems, DSUs, multiplexers and hubs locally or via modems from a remote location. The AS-24M is a 24 channel master unit with six input ports and 24 output ports. The Access Switches have a minimum of two input ports allowing both local control and remote dial-in access.
All input ports can be active at the same time.
The user accessing the switch always gets positive feedback. Port switching requires no cryptic code entry. Ports can be accessed by name or by port number. If the devices being accessed can be forced to lower an RS-232 control lead on command, as is the case with DCB modems, DSUs and multiplexers, disconnection can be via the hardware disconnect method. Data transparency also insures that no control codes inadvertently cause a disconnect.