Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

ŠIntegrated KVM console with 15" or 17" LCD monitor - in a Hideaway™ housing.

ŠHideaway™ housing is slightly less than 1U - with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack.

ŠLCD Monitor component can slide independently of the keyboard/ touchpad component

ŠSpace saving technology - two consoles (one bus) control up to 16 computers.

ŠDaisy chain up to 31 additional units to control up to 512 computers from the switch's integrated Hideaway™ console.

ŠNo software required - convenient computer selection via mouse driven intuitive On Screen Display (OSD) menus and Hotkeys.

ŠAuto Scan feature for monitoring 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.

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

ŠDDC Emulation of the LCD Monitor - VGA settings of every connected computer are automatically adjusted for optimal output to the LCD Monitor.

ŠUpgradable firmware.

ŠSupports Windows, Linux, Unix, Netware, AIX (RS6000), DOS 6.2 and higher.

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