Chapter 1 Introduction; Features - Planet KVM-800 User Manual

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing PLANET KVM switch. KVM
switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT
and POWER.
The KVM-800 and KVM-1600 allows you to control 8 and 16
different PCs using just one keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Eight KVM-800 and KVM-1600 switches (banks) can be
daisy-chained together to control up to 128 PCs by single
console. Two buttons on the front panel allow you to select
the switch(bank)and port. The on-screen display (OSD)
feature provides a friendly interface for naming and select-
ing a specific PC. Furthermore, not only support computer
with PS/2 interface. iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsys-
tems with only USB port can also be connected through
PLANET's USB-PS2 adapter and control by PS/2 keyboard
and mouse. It's the perfect choice for server room, Internet
or testing site where need to manage multiple computers
efficiently and easily.

1.1 Features

Rack mount size design
Support Microsoft Intellimouse, Microsoft Intellimouse
Explorer, Logitech Net Mouse or the other fully compati-
ble MS mouse
Daisy Chain up to 7 additional units to control up to 128
computers from single console
Support DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME/XP,
WinNT, Netware, SCO Unix, HP Unix, Linux
On Screen Display (OSD) supported – provides the user
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