APC AP9268 manual Product Overview Feature Overview, Multiplatform

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Product Overview

1.1 Product Overview - Feature Overview

The APC KVM Switch allows you to control up to 64 PC, Sun or USB computers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse. The APC KVM Switch works with Sun Workstations, USB computers, IBM PC/AT (with adapter separately available from APC), and PS/2 systems and 100% compatible machines with support for VGA, SVGA, XGA and XGA-II video. Sun and PS/2 keyboard and mouse peripherals are supported through the rear of the unit.

Multiplatform

The APC KVM Switch adds multiplatform capabilities to your switching system by simultaneously supporting any combination of PS/2, Sun or USB computers in the same system. Switch easily across platforms with APC KVM Switch’s On-Screen Menu system.

Multiuser/Remote Access Capability

The APC KVM Switch supports two simultaneous users in the system. This second user may be placed up to 500 feet away from the Switch system. Built-in extension lets you place your second keyboard, monitor and mouse wherever you need them most. Within the base unit, APC KVM Switch performs as a complete 2 x 8 matrix switch with both users independently accessing any of the eight attached PCs at the same time.

On-screen display (OSD) capability

Configure and control your APC KVM Switch with on-screen menuing! Name your computer channels anything you wish, then select the desired computer from an easy-to-use menu. Secondary menus let you configure and initiate channel scanning and other system features.

Advanced security for total control over system access

Use the advanced multi-level security feature to configure and control server access for every type of user in the system. The administrator has full access privileges, while individual users can have viewing or viewing/editing capability for each attached server.

FLASH upgrade capability

The APC KVM Switch is FLASH upgradable. This allows you to update your firmware at any time through a simple serial connection to insure that your APC KVM Switch is always running at its best. FLASH upgrades are available for download from www.apc.com.

The APC KVM Switch offers support for numerous PS/2 mice including: IBM ScrollPoint, Logitech MouseMan Wheel, Logitech Trackman Marble Wheel, Logitech

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Contents APC KVM Switch For use in the United States EnglishFCC Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementRack Mount Safety Considerations APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Table of Contents Product Overview Feature Overview MultiplatformPlug and play Push-button & keyboard switching CompatibilityBasic Installation Connecting your Local PeripheralsConnecting your Remote Peripherals If you are using Remote PS/2 peripheralsCable Description Length Connecting Computers to the APC KVM Switch APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Advanced Install Attaching Multiple Switch UnitsBasic Operations- Overview Keyboard Control ESCKeyboard Switching Key Sequence ActionSystem Control and Maintenance Key Sequence ActionOn-Screen Display Operations Activating OSD APC KVM Switch OSD WindowCommand Menu Basic Channel Maintenance Editing Channel Names and Addresses Deleting an Existing ChannelID Window Setting the ID Window Dwell Time Administrator Functions Differences between Secure and Non-Secure Operating ModesCreating the Administrator Account Setting Up Additional UsersFlash Upgrades Switch SelectionSetup Port Operations Remote UserIndependent Access Advanced Operation- Multiuser OperationShared Access Multi Chassis OperationIndependent Access Options Keyboard Translation PS/2 Keyboard to Sun ComputerAPC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Channel Scanning Choosing a scan method Turning Scanning On and Off From the OSD menuWith the Scan Button Scanning by List To add a channel to the Scan ListTo delete a channel from the Scan List Power SpecificationsSpecifications for Remote User Receiver AP9279 Flash Upgrading Appendices Troubleshooting Try going into command mode again. If APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Appendices APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide If Problems Persist Limited Warranty Life Support Policy General policy Examples of life-support devicesAPC Worldwide Customer Support
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