A computer management apparatus is provided for interconnecting a single
user console including user interface devices, such as a console
keyboard, a console video display unit, a console mouse, and speakers for
connecting to a plurality of host computers, thereby allowing the user to
access one or more of the host computers from the user console. In one
embodiment, the user may easily switch between the host computers by use
of an RF wireless remote control device that activates a switching
circuit contained within the body of the computer management apparatus.
The cables utilized with the apparatus and the device indicator on the
remote control device are color coded for easy hook-up and identification
of the host computer selected with the remote control device to activate
the switching circuit.