This cable is designed for the IOGEAR Extreme KVMP and MiniView Ultra+ switches to connect to a PS/2 computer, which allows sharing of keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, and microphone among multiple computers. (Note: the
USB peripheral ports on MiniView
In information technology, Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus standard to connect devices to a host computer. USB was designed to allow many peripherals to be connected using a single standardized interface socket and to improve plug and play capabilities by allowing hot swapping; that is, by allowing devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer or turning off the device. Other convenient features include providing power to low-consumption devices, eliminating the need for an external power supply; and allowing many devices to be used without requiring manufacturer-specific device drivers to be installed.