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Chapter 1.
Introduction
T his chapter introduces you to the ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A KVM Switch. Its
purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel compo-
nents are described.
Overview
The Master View ACS-1208A and ACS-1216A KVM Switches are
control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single
console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Before the development of the
Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations
from a single console was through a complex and costly network system.
Now, with the ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A, you can easily access multi-
ple computers in a cost effective manner.
A single Master View can control up to eight (ACS-1208A) or 16
(ACS-1216A) computers. As many as 31 additional switches can be
added in a daisy chain configuration, allowing up to 512 computers to
be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console.
An auto-sensing function recognizes the position of each station
(switch) on the chain, eliminating the need to manually set the position
with DIP switches. A seven segment front panel LED displays each
Station’s position for easy identification.
The ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A improves on previous models and
similar switches commonly found on the market with a custom ASIC
(patent pending) for increased reliability and enhanced performance,
and high density 15 pin CPU port connectors instead of the usual 25 pin
connectors. This space-saving innovation allows a full, 16 port switch,
to be installed in a 1U system rack.
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