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what is a data switch?

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Name: james
Date: April 23, 2003 at 02:02:40 Pacific
OS: 2000
CPU/Ram: Various
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i have found this dusty old box called a data switch

on the front is a black knob that can move between A & B

on the back are 3 female 25 pin ports, from left to right they are

B
INPUT-OUTPUT
A

what is this device used for and how can i make use of it?



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Name: Rednose
Date: April 23, 2003 at 02:35:43 Pacific
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Printer port. To connect multiple computers to a single printer (or vice versa)


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