Siemens KVM s2-0411 manual Features and benefits, KVM-IA Intelligent Adapters

1.3Features and benefits

On-screen management through the OSCAR® for Fujitsu-Siemens Computers graphical user interface provides easy system configuration and target device selection.

Figure 1: KVM s2-0411 appliance

1.3.1KVM-IA Intelligent Adapters

You can use the following KVM-IAs with the KVM s2-0411appliance:

•KVM S2-AdapterPS/2-VGA- PS/2 and VGA connectors

•KVM s2-AdapterSUN-VGA- PS/2 and VGA connectors

•KVM s2-Adapter 1.1 USB-VGA - USB and VGA connectors

PS/2 and VGA connectors

Figure 2: Example of a KVM-IA

These intelligent KVM-IAs with Cat 5 design dramatically reduce cable clutter while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of the KVM-IA simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique target device identification codes for each attached target device. This integrated intelligence enhances security and prevents unauthorized access to a target device through cable manipulation. The KVM-IA is powered directly from the target device and provides Keep Alive functionality when the appliance is not turned on.