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

Thank you for purchasing PLANET KVM switch. KVM
switch can save your MONEY, TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT
and POWER.
The KVM-800 allows you to control 8 different PCs using
just one keyboard, monitor and mouse. Eight KVM-800
switches (banks) can be daisy-chained together to control
up to 64 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 selecting a specific PC.
Furthermore, not only support computer with PS/2 interface.
iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsystems 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
compatible MS mouse
Daisy Chain up to 7 additional units to control up to 64
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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