Features And Functions - TRENDnet TK-1602R User Manual

TK-802R_TK-1602R Rack Mount KVM Switch User's Guide July,2004

1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

The TK-802R/TK-1602R KVM Switch is a 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 TK-802R/TK-1602R 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 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 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 TK-1602R 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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