User guide

UKV-048OSD/088OSD/0168OSD Rackmount KVM Switch User Manual Rev. 1.8 Aug 26, 2003
1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
The UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch is a 4-/8-/16-port
cascadable PS/2 type KVM Switch with OSD control. It enables the network
administrator to access, control, boot and reboot multiple connected computers
using only one keyboard, video and mouse.
Remote computer/server management from one keyboard, mouse and video
The UKV-048OSD/UKV-088OSD/UKV-0168OSD KVM Switch is a quality product
designed for secure remote computer/server management on a centralized single
admin desk in corporate, factory as well as in campus computing environment. It
features a console port to connect your shared keyboard, video and mouse, and
4/8/16 PC ports to connect to your computers/servers. You can simply place it on
desktop or mount it on a standard 19” rack for more secured and centralized
management. This KVM Switch features a metal enclosure for better shielding
against electromagnetic interference commonly seen in lab or factory floor
environment.
Easy Operation by front-panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys and OSD Menu
controls
The KVM Switch can be easily operated using front-panel buttons, keyboard
hotkeys, as well as OSD Menu control. These available control interfaces yield
more convenient and more effective operation over your daily network managing
routines and hence more productivity for network administrator.
Flexible port capacity through multiple daisy-chained KVM switches
In addition to the choice over the 4/8/16-port capacity of each individual unit, users
can also take advantage of its cascadable function to daisy-chain up to 16 units of
the KVM Switches together. For example, with 16 units of the UKV-0168OSD KVM
Switches cascaded together, the total port capacity could easily be scaled up to 256
computers. You can also vary port capacity by daisy-chaining multiple units in
different combination according to your real needs.
Saving Time, Space and Money with more productivity
The KVM switches offer special advantages saving time, space and money plus a
significant boost over productivity of the network administrative staff. With our KVM
Switches, you eliminate the need for a separate set of peripherals for each of your
computers. With the number of servers running higher than ever in the corporate
milieu, this will amount to a huge saving on money. The KVM users will also
appreciate the neat space on desktop or working bench that is free from multiple
keyboards, videos and mice. On the other hand, the net admin can save lots of
time not to shift around separate sets of keyboard and mouse, just to keep up with
the network management routines. Hence, the KVM Switch could be a tremendous
help in facilitating a better and more efficient work environment for network
administration, and an indispensable productivity tool that will definitely favored by
the tech-savvy people.
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