If the MP fails, what is another way to view native 380-HD video?

• A. COM input
• B. HDMI input
• C. VGA input
• D. USB input

Answer: (A)

When the main processor isn’t available, you need a path that bypasses it to still see the video. The COM input provides a direct feed for the video signal to the display, allowing you to view the native 380-HD content without going through the MP. This bypass route is what makes it the best option in a failure scenario, because it doesn’t depend on the MP’s processing or routing.

HDMI, VGA, and USB inputs typically rely on the system’s video routing managed by the MP or associated switch processors. If the MP is down, those paths often won’t carry the signal to the screen, or the signal may not be routed correctly, whereas the COM input is designed as a direct, alternate feed for just this situation. USB is generally for data transfer or maintenance, not for live video display, so it isn’t suitable for viewing the video signal in this context.