Acnodes KDM 7178 - Manual (Page 34)

KDM series User’s Manual
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KVM Switch
1 Introduction
The on-board 8/16-port 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 (optional) 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 (optional) 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.
1.1 Features
Dual Console 8/16-port KVM switch
Support combo interface for connecting to computer ports conveniently
Support one local console plus one optional 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 MS windows, Netware, Unix, and Linux
Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port
No Software Required --- easy computer selection via On Screen Display
(OSD) Menu, Push Buttons, and Hotkeys
Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Cap-Lock/ Num-Lock/ L-Alt/ L-Ctrl/