APC AP9268 manual Product Overview Feature Overview, Multiplatform

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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