A multiplexed computer peripheral device connection switching interface is
proposed, which is designed for use with a clustering computer system
equipped with a plurality of independent processing units, such as a
blade server system equipped with a plurality of server modules; and
which is characterized by the capability of allowing a set of peripheral
devices (i.e., keyboard and mouse) to be shared by the multiple server
modules in a multiplexed manner without having to utilize the more
restrictive and lowly compatible USB-to-PS2 converter. This feature
allows the multiplexed computer peripheral device connection switching
interface of the invention to have a higher cross-platform capability
across server platforms with different operating systems.