Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

To improve operational efficiency in control rooms, there needs to be a fast and convenient way to view and manage more computers simultaneously, permitting faster response times from a single location. In addition, the solution must save space and eliminate the need for extra keyboards, mice, and monitors.

The CM1164 4-port USB DVI-D KVMP Control Center charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a 4-port DVI-D switch with a 2-port USB hub, and providing the following Display Modes: Quad View mode, which simultaneously displays four digital computers/video sources on a single screen; as well as Picture in Picture mode (Dual, Triple or Quad) and Full Screen mode; see Display Modes, page 18. There are many ways to control and switch between computers/video sources – simply select which source you want to view on the console display by these convenient access methods: via the front panel pushbuttons, using an IR remote control, through the On-Screen Display (OSD) or through hotkey combinations entered from the console keyboard.

The CM1164 allows users to access 4 computers/devices from a single console, consisting of a USB keyboard, USB mouse and DVI-D monitor. As USB hub, it permits each computer to access connected peripherals on a one-computer- at-a-time basis. The CM1164’s independent switching feature allows the KVM focus to be one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. There is no need to purchase a separate USB hub, as well as separate stand-alone peripheral sharers.

The CM1164 further improves on previous designs with DVI-D connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a fast, reliable USB connection. As with the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be independent of the KVM focus.

A Daisy Chain Control (DCC) port allows a user to connect and control up to four CM1164 units via a single console. This enables the use of only one keyboard/mouse over several computers or another CM1164.This is convenient for growing networks that need to monitor and manage more computers – daisy chain up to four units and switch between up to 16 computers/video sources.

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