Chapter 1 Introduction; Overview - Nisuta NS-KVMUV8 User Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction

Overview

The NS-KVMUV8 / NS-KVMUV16 KVM switch allows access and control
up to 256 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. Additionally, the NS-KVMUV8 / NS-KVMUV16
features a compact design that allows installation in a 1U system rack.
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 NS-KVMUV8 / NS-KVMUV16 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 computers. Lastly, the NS-KVMUV8 / NS-KVMUV16
offers benefits such as: a) managing multiple computers from a single console, b)
eliminating the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor,
and mouse for each computer, c) space and energy costs savings, and d)
helping create a greener environment by reducing the amount of waste.
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