KSR Series User Manual
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4. KVM SWITCH
4.1
Introduction
The CAT5 KVM switch can control attaching servers and computers from local
or remote console. This KVM switch is loaded with features such as
one local
console port, plus one optional CAT5-based remote console port or one
optional IP-based remote console Port,
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu,
Password security, Hot key Control, Push Button and Auto Scan Control. It has
complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous PCs boot-up
process.
With the CAT5-based remote console port you can you remotely control servers
and computers 1000 feet away. In other words, you can locate your monitor,
keyboard and mouse up to 1000 feet away from the KVM switch. The built-in
CAT5 transmitter synthesizes VGA monitor and keyboard/mouse signals, and
transmit the signals to the remote CAT5 receiver over the popular LAN CAT5
cable.
With the IP-based remote console port you can control one or many computers
locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser.
You can securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance, support,
or failure recovery over the Internet. Communication is secure via SSL
encryption.
4.2
Feature
8 / 16 / 32 ports CAT5 KVM switch
Support full CAT5 interface on all computer ports for reducing KVM cable
bulk
Support one local console or plus optional one remote console (CAT5 or
IP)
CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM switch with superior
auto-adjust
RGB gain / delay control capability
Support Microsoft Windows, Netware, Unix, and Linux
Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port
No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display (OSD)
Menu, Push Buttons, Hotkeys
