KL1508 / KL1516 User Manual

ŠBroadcast support – commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all available computers on the installation

ŠStandard 105-key keyboard; Mac and Sun keyboard emulation

ŠKeyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere

ŠDedicated keys to invoke Hotkey Mode and the OSD from the keyboard for quick access to these functions

ŠUpgradable firmware – simultaneously upgrade the firmware for all KVM switches on the chain via the daisy chain bus

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

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

ŠRack mountable in 19" System Rack (1U) – standard rack mount kit included – optional Easy Rack Mount (single person installation) kit available (requires separate purchase)

Requirements

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

ŠA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.

Note: The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution is

1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz. If you want to use a higher setting for the screen resolutions of the attached computers, see Screen Resolutions Higher than 1280 x 1024, page 82.

ŠEither a Type A USB port and USB host controller (for USB KVM Adapter Cable Connection), or 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports (for PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable Connection). See the next section for information regarding KVM Adapter Cables.

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