Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

ŠTwo KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 8 or 16 directly connected computers

ŠCascade up to 3 levels of KH2508 or KH2516 switches to support up to 512 or 4096 computers

ŠSuperior video resolution – 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz up to 40 m; 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 30 m

ŠMultiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun, and serial

ŠBackup and restore configuration settings to an external flash drive to simplify installation on multiple switches, or for disaster recovery

ŠNo software to install – convenient computer selection via graphical on-screen display (OSD) menus

ŠSupports two-level user access control (administrator and user)

ŠSupports up to 96 user accounts

ŠConfigure port access rights for users on a port-by-port basis

ŠDiversified port operation mode enables flexible computer management – Occupy, Exclusive and Share modes1

ŠOSD port list automatically expands when stations are added

ŠPort names are automatically reconfigured when the station/computer sequence is changed

ŠOSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes

ŠAuto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers

ŠUser activity log support

ŠConsole conversion – any type of KVM console can control any type of computer; mixed combinations (PS/2 & USB) supported on both the KVM console and computer sides

ŠUSB / PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation – computers boot even when the KVM console focus is elsewhere

ŠHot pluggable – add or remove components without having to power off the KVM switch

ŠFree lifetime firmware upgrades

ŠEffortlessly upgrade an entire installation – automatically upgrade all cascaded switches and adapter cables directly from the root station

ŠCompact design – rack mounts in only 1U of rack space

1.Occupy, Exclusive and Share modes supported on the first level switch only. Cascaded switches operate under Cascade mode. See page 46.

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