Chapter 1: Product Overview; Features And Benefits - Avocent AutoView 200 Installer/User Manual

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Features and Benefits

The AutoView 200 and 400 series KVM switches allow you to control multiple
computers from one keyboard, monitor and mouse. The AutoView 200 allows
you to control up to 64 PCs, while the AutoView 400 enables control of up to 64
PC, Sun or USB computers. Both models work with IBM PC/AT, PS/2 systems and
100% compatible machines with support for VGA, SVGA, XGA and XGA-II video.
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Figure 1.1: AutoView 200 Model
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Figure 1.2: AutoView 400 Model
Multiuser/extended access capability
Your AutoView supports two simultaneous users in the system. This second user
may be placed up to 500 feet away from the AutoView system. Built-in extension lets
you place your second keyboard, monitor and mouse wherever you need them most.
Within the base unit, AutoView performs as a complete 2 x 8 matrix switch with both
users independently accessing any of the eight attached computers at the same time.
On-screen display capability
Configure and control your AutoView switch with the On-Screen Display
(OSD). Name your computer channels anything you wish, then select the
desired computer from an easy-to-use menu. Secondary menus let you
configure and initiate channel scanning and other system features.
Plug and Play
Your AutoView supports Plug and Play video and is compliant with the VESA
DDC2B standard.
Mouse translation
For added compatibility with your current equipment, your AutoView features
mouse translation capability. Through the AutoView 200, your PS/2 mouse will
work with any attached PC, whether it is serial or PS/2 mouse compatible.
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