IOGEAR 8-Port USB PS/2 Combo VGA KVMP Switch with USB KVM Cables, GCS1808KITU

IOGEAR's GCS1808KITU KVMP is a combo USB and PS/2 switch allowing access and control of up to 128* computers from a single console with complete set of USB KVM Cable to ease with installation process. Cascade as many as 8 additional switches to bring the total number of connected computers to 64 computers that can be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console. A custom ASIC (patent pending) provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the installation, eliminating the need to manually set the position with DIP switches. Additionally, the GCS1808KITU features high density SPHD 15-pin instead of the usual 25-pin connectors thus allowing for a compact design and installation in a 1U system rack. Expanded Peripheral SharingThe GCS1808KITU includes one USB port located on the front panel for easy access for system upgrades and shared peripherals. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is needed. The switch supports both USB and PS/2 connections for the console and computers. The GCS1808KITU intercepts keyboard input directly, thus eliminating the need for any software configuration. Convenient Sw MethodsSw between computers can be easily accomplished either by manually pressing the front panel push button port LEDs, entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or via a menu driven multilingual On-Screen Display (OSD) system. A convenient auto-scan feature permits automatic scanning and monitoring of activities on all connected. Benefits: Eliminates the excessive expense of additional monitors, keyboards and mice Increases office space, productivity, and provides as an energy cost savings solution It contributes to a greener environment by reducing the a of waste generated by multiple components An easy / efficient way to organize and streamline a growing or expanding server operation IOGEAR's Display Emulation Technology provides the DDC support for Windows 7*Cascade with GCS1716 for control over 128 computers

• Multi-platform OS support - Windows, Mac, sun Solaris and Linux, supports both USB and PS/2, VGA computers, equipped with 8 USB KVM cables (4 x 6 feet and 4 x 10 feet).
• Easy to operate - computer selection via front panel LED's, intuitive OSD (on screen display) and hotkeys, cascade up to 2 levels - Control up to 128 computers from a single console, security - 2 level pas protection for OSD.
• Maximum video resolution: up to 2048 x 1536, front USB port - for system upgrades and shared peripherals (fully compliant with USB 1. 1), rack able in a 19-inch (1U) system rack.
• Custom ASIC provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the installation Fully supports DDC2B.
• Firmware upgradable.
• Backed by iogear's 3-year and free lifetime technical support.