BELKIN 4-Way Data Switch Model F1B028-E (Parallel Port)

Circa 1997

Use Case:

This configuration is typical for sharing a single printer or modem among several computers in older office or home setups:

• Ports: The device has a total of five usable ports: A, B, C, D and I/O.

• Functionality: The central I/O port serves as the common connection point. The rotary switch then directs that connection to either port A, port B, port C or port D.

• Bi-directional: The switch is bi-directional, meaning the data flow can be reversed:

• 1 Input to 4 Outputs: A single computer connected to the I/O port can send data to one of three peripherals (A, B, C or D).

• 4 Inputs to 1 Output: Three computers (A, B, C and D) can share one peripheral connected to the I/O port.

(H-6cm x W-15cm x D-11.5cm)