Datasheet

GCS1716KITU

16-Port USB PS/2 Combo

KVM Switch with USB KVM

Cables

The GCS1716KITU KVM is a combo switch with USB KVM cables included; allowing access and control of up to 16 directly

connected computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). As many as 16 additional switches can be cascaded

bringing the total number of connected computers to 256 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 GCS1716 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 GCS1716 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 GCS1716 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.

GCS1716KITU Included Cables:

8 x 10ft (3M) USB KVM cable (G2L5203U)

8 x 6ft (2M) USB KVM cable (G2L5202U)

Multi platform OS support - Windows®, Mac, Sun Solaris™ , and

Linux®

Easy to operate - computer selection via front panel LED’s, intuitive

OSD (on screen display), and hotkeys

*Cascade up to 2 levels - control up to 256 computers from a single

console

Security - 2 level password protection for OSD

Maximum video resolution: up to 2048 x 1536

Supports both USB and PS/2, VGA computers

** Front USB Port - Fully compliant with USB 1.1 for system upgrades

and shared peripherals

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

*(Firmware update is now available at

http://www.iogear.com/support/dm/driver/GCS1716)

** Only systems connected with the USB KVM cables will be able to access

the front USB port for system upgrades and shared peripherals

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GCS1716KITU 16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVM Switch with USB KVM Cables The GCS1716KITU KVM is a combo switch with USB KVM cables included; allowing access and control of up to 16 directly connected computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). As many as 16 additional switches can be cascaded bringing the total number of connected computers to 256 computers that can be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console.
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Requirements Console: VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync Monitor A Keyboard and Mouse (USB or PS/2) Computers: VGA, SVGA, or MultiSync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports (6-pin mini DIN) and at least 1 USB port Multi OS Platform Support: PC / Mac / Sun / Linux Package Contents 1 x GCS1716, 16-Port Combo KVM 8 x 2M USB KVM cable (G2L5202U) 1 x 2M PS/2 KVM cable (G2L5202P) 8 x 3M USB KVM cable (G2L5203U) 1 x Console cable 1 x Cascade cable 1 x Firmware upgrade cable 1 x Grounding wir
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Specifications Function GCS1716KITU Computer Connections GCS1716KITU Unit Dimensions Direct 16 Width 17in. Daisy Chain or Cascading 256 (via Cascade) Height 1.75in. Port Selection Hotkeys, OSD, Button Depth 6.25in. Connectors Unit Package Dimensions Console 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow) Width 10.25in. Computer/KVM 16 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow) Height 9.625in. Power 1 x DC Jack Depth 22.375in. USB 1 x USB 1.