Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

ŠIntegrated KVM console with 15"or 17" LCD monitor in a Slideaway™ housing.

ŠSlideaway™ housing is less than 1 U – with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack.

ŠSpace saving technology - two consoles (one bus) controls 8 computers.

ŠCascadable to three levels for control of up to 512 computers from a single console.

ŠDual interface support - PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse data transfer from the switch to the computer*

ŠNo software required - convenient computer selection via mouse driven intuitive On Screen Display (OSD) menus and Hotkeys.

ŠAuto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers.

ŠHot Pluggable - add or remove computers without having to power down the switch.

ŠTwo level password security - only authorized users view and control the computers - up to four users plus an administrator with separate profiles for each.

ŠDDC Emulation of the LCD Monitor - VGA settings of every connected computer are automatically adjusted for optimal output to the LCD Monitor.

ŠUpgradable firmware.

ŠSupports Windows, Mac, and Sun host systems

ŠWindows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / 2003; Mac OS8.6 or higher; Solaris; Linux

*For PC compatible computers only. Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection (see p. 4).

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