Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

ŠA single console controls up to 8 (KH1508) or 16 (KH1516) computers

ŠDedicated chain ports - daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 512 computers from a single console

ŠExtends the distance between computers and switch - up to 30m (100') for resolutions of 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz; up to 40 m (130') for resolutions of 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz

ŠCustom ASIC (patent pending) auto-senses station's position on daisy chained installations - no need for manual DIP switch setting - front panel LED indicates station's position

ŠMultiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun and terminal-based systems

ŠNo software required - convenient computer selection via port selection switches, Hotkeys and intuitive On Screen Display (OSD) menus

ŠAuto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers

ŠHot Pluggable - add or remove switches/computers without having to power down the switches

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

ŠTwo level logout - Manual and Timed

ŠPS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere

ŠSuperior video quality - supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz; DDC2B

ŠMulti-language keyboard support: American/UK English; French; German; Traditional Chinese; Japanese; Korean

ŠRack Mountable in 19" System Rack (1U)

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