Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

ŠA single console controls up to 8 (KH1508i) or 16 (KH1516i) computers

ŠDedicated chain ports - daisy chain up to 15 additional units - control up to 256 computers from a single console

ŠExtends the distance between computers and switch - up to 30m for resolutions of 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz; up to 40 m for resolutions of 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz

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 – port names automatically reconfigured in the OSD when the station sequence changes

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

ŠRemote access via LAN, WAN, or the Internet – control your installation from down the hall, down the street, or half-way around the world – supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T, TCP/IP, HTTP

ŠAllows the creation of up to 64 user accounts

ŠAdvanced security – password protection and advanced encryption technologies

ŠWindows and Java-based client software – Java client provides support for most major operating platforms

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 logout - Manual and Timed

ŠUpgradeable firmware

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

ŠRack Mountable in 19" System Rack (1U)

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