iogear GCS1808KITU 1U Grey KVM switch

8-Port, USB, PS/2, Combo, VGA, KVM Switch with USB KVM Cables, Grey The GCS1808KITU KVM is a combo VGA switch that includes 8 USB KVM cables (4 x 6ft and 4 x 10ft).

Access and control of up to 64 computers* from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). As many as 8 additional switches can be cascaded* bringing 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.
The GCS1808KITU includes one USB port located on the front panel for easy access and sharing of any USB 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. Switching 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:
- Equipped with 8 USB KVM Cables (4 x 6ft and 4 x 10ft)
- 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 amount of waste generated by multiple components
- An easy / efficient way to organize and streamline a growing or expanding server operation

*Cascade compatible with GCS1716 for control over 128 computers

Features
- Multi-platform OS support - Windows®, Mac, Sun Solaris™and Linux®
- Supports both USB and PS/2, VGA computers
- Equipped with 8USB KVM Cables (4 x 6ft and 4 x 10ft)
- Easy to operate - computer selection via front panel LED’s, intuitive OSD (on screen display) and hotkeys
- Cascade up to 2 levels* - control up to128 computers from a single console
- Security - 2 level password 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 mountable in a 19" (1U) system rack
- Custom ASIC provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the installation
- Fully supports DDC2B

*Cascade compatible with GCS1716 for control over 128 computers
**Only systems connected with the USB KVM cables will be able to access the front USB port for system upgrades and shared peripherals