Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

ŠIntegrated KVM console with 17” LCD in a SlideawayTM housing

ŠSpace saving technology – up to two consoles (one bus) control up to 8 or

16computers

ŠDaisy chain up to 31 additional units – control up to 256 (CL5708) or 512 (CL5716) computers from a single console

ŠDual Interface – supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice

ŠUSB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals1

ŠMultiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun

ŠSupports multimedia USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun

ŠAuto PS/2 and USB interface detection

ŠKeyboard and mouse emulation (PS/2 and USB) for smooth switching and simultaneous booting of multiple computers even when the console focus is elsewhere

ŠSuperior video quality – supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz

ŠNo software required – convenient computer selection via mouse-driven, intuitive OSD (on-screen display) menus and hotkeys

ŠAuto-senses station's position on daisy chained installations; no need for manual dip switch setting; front panel led indicates station's position

ŠPort names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed

ŠTwo level password security – authorized users view and control computers

ŠSupports one administrator and four user accounts with separate profiles

ŠAuto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers

ŠBroadcast support – commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all available computers on the installation

ŠHot pluggable – add or remove computers without having to power down the switch

ŠBeeper on/off via hotkey and OSD

ŠFirmware upgrades to all the chained KVM switches at the same time via the daisy chain cable

1.The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.

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