4.Characteristics
4 PC’s can be operated with only one keyboard/monitor/mouse. A lot of space can be saved. Switching is always stable, even at simultaneous PC
5 or more PC’s can be connected by using a cascaded connection. A maximum of 16 PC’s can be connected.
*In this case, additional device(s) and connection cable(s)/dedicated AC adapter(s) (sold separately) are necessary, depending on the number of PC’s.
A cascaded connection can be used with
*When this device is used as a master, some functions will be limited; for example, the OSD display is disabled.
Switching can be done simply with the select button or keyboard. In addition, for keyboard switching, there are three kinds of Hot Keys to ensure flexibility.
*The three Hot Keys are Ctrl+Alt+Shift, Ctrl x 2 and Scroll Lock x 2.
All ports can be used for
The setting data (VESA DDC2/EDID) of the monitor can be saved in all ports; therefore, the PnP function of the monitor will become effective at simultaneous PC
*The PnP function needs to be supported by the monitor and the PC.
PS/2 mice are supported.
PS/2 keyboards such as Microsoft and Logicool are supported.
The following PS/2 mice are supported: 2/3 button mice, all types of wheel mice (Microsoft IntelliMouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer, Logitech/Logicool MouseMan Wheel+, etc.) and Fujitsu FID677
*Special kinds of mice, which need dedicated drivers, are not supported.
PS/2 keyboards are supported.
*Special kinds of keyboards, which need dedicated drivers, are not supported.
Auto Scan mode is installed for automatic switching, which is useful for PC monitoring. Also, the switching interval can be set (six levels from 3 to 60 seconds).
For single use, an AC adapter is not necessary, because the device can be activated with the keyboard power of the PC.
If the power capacity of the PC is not enough, a separate AC adapter can be used (available separately).
*For a cascaded connection, one AC adapter is necessary at the master side.
With an optional rack mount panel, 2 devices can be stored in
This device can be connected to all PC/AT compatibles where PS/2 keyboard/mouse for PC/AT can be used.
*Note that special kinds of OS's or keyboards/mice are not supported.
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