Introduction - D-Link DKVM-8 User Manual

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The DKVM-8 gives you the ultimate in control of 8 PCs from one keyboard, mouse and
monitor. To expand control ability, the DB-25 Daisy-Chain allows sixteen DKVM-8 stack
up for control 128 PCs from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. OSD (On-Screen Display)
menu provides human friendly interface for naming each PCs and selecting one of them.
Feature
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Allows a user to control eight computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
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No software required, each channel contains a microprocessor emulation to
intelligently manage the boot-up process for all your attached PCs boot-up
transparently and simultaneously.
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DB-25 Daisy-Chain ports allows control over as many as 128 computers through 16
banks of DKVM-8 units
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On-Screen Display menu gives the user a visual interface to naming and selecting
computers
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On-Screen Display, push button or keyboard "Hot Key" commands switching
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AutoScan mode for even more convenience
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Audible feedback when switching
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Recalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK and SCROLL LOCK keys' status for each
computer automatically
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Supports VGA, SVGA and MultiSync monitors
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Up to 1600 x 1200 resolution support
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Integrated mouse conversion technology allows connection of AT type computers
that have serial mouse ports while using a PS/2 mouse only at console
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Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot ups
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Microsoft IntellMouse
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Supports both AT and PS/2 type keyboards (AT requires AT - PS/2 adapter)
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User inexpensive and commonly found standard cables
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Status LEDs on front panel
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support and emulation
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INTRODUCTION