IOGear GCS1758 user manual Overview

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Overview

IOGEAR’s new eight-port Miniview® Ultra+ KVM switch is the ideal tool to help reduce redundant hardware. Eight monitors, mice and keyboards are simply too expensive, bulky and inconvenient for most system administrators. Why bother when you can control all eight, or even up to 512 computers with a single keyboard, monitor and mouse? The added audio support allows you to enjoy music while working. Just think of the time, space and money you’ll save, and added fun.

The New Miniview® Ultra+ is much more than a simple eight-port KVM switch. The dual interface support allows you to connect both PS/2 and USB computers on the same switch. The multi-platform support allows you to control Windows-based computers, Sun Solaris systems, Linux, or even Macs by a single KVM switch. IOGEAR extended the multi-platform support by supporting the special keys on both Sun and Mac keyboards. This KVM switch also comes with the IOGEAR VSE technology, which provides excellent video resolution - up to 2048 x 1536. Built-in AutoScan mode lets you conveniently monitor every attached computer for a specified amount of time, while our On Screen Display (OSD) technology allows you to assign a unique name to each computer and access it via a smooth menu-driven interface. With its 1U, 19” rack- mountable casing and status-monitoring LEDs, the Miniview® Ultra+ is the perfect switch for your server room or any other multi-computer environment.

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Contents MiniView Ultra+ Port Multi Platform KVM Switch Page Welcome Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Computers System RequirementsConsole CablesIntroduction Front ViewIntroduciton Rear View Introduction Installation Single Stage InstallationBefore you Begin Installation Two Stage Installation Three Stage Installation Installation Operation Hot Plugging CPU PortsHot Plugging Console Ports Powering Off Port Selection Operation Hot Key Mode HKM Hotkey Port Control Hotkey Port AccessAuto Scan Mode Selecting the Active PortAlternate Hotkey Invocation Keys Alternate OSD Invocation Keys Miscellaneous Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys Hotkey SummaryTableKeyboard Emulation Sun KeyboardMac Keyboard OSD Operation OSD OverviewOSD Navigation OSD Main Screen Headings OSD Functions F1 Goto F2 ListRights see p , for details F3 SETOSD Operation OSD Operation F4 ADM OSD Operation F7 Scan F8 Lout Firmware Upgrade Utility BeforeYou BeginStarting the Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery Appendix Miniview Ultra+ ConnectionTablesTroubleshooting Specifications Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Contact info