The 8 Position Code Activated Switch, Model 8P-MAS allows one master RS-232 port to be selectively switched to any of eight RS-232 devices, designated A through D. The 8P-MAS is used to allow one modem to access the configuration or out-of-band management ports of eight remote devices. Three modes of operation allow the selection of the port to be connected.  Data rates up to 115.2Kbps are supported.

There are eight LED's on the front of the 8P-MAS to indicate which port is connected to the master. There are eight DB25S female connectors on the rear panel for the switched ports, (designated A-H) and one DB25P male connector for the Master Port. The 8P-MAS also supports an internal modem option. Dataprobe supplies modems from 2400 bps to 56Kbps. This modem can be factory or field installed.