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1.2. U8/16-Modular with IP Access module: U8/16-IP
KVM over IP technology allows a simple web browser interface to be used to access the switch
and the connected computers via a local area network (LAN) or, when connected to a wide area
network (WAN), access to the switch and the connected computers can be achieved from
almost anywhere in the world.
IP Network
Remote Access
Remote & local control of multiple computers
The U8/16-IP provides a non-intrusive solution for remote access and control because the
software runs on its embedded processors only, so there's no interference with computer
operation, or impact on network performance. The U8/16-IP also features remote mass storage
support; a USB connection from the switch to one of the connected computers allows virtual
storage to be set up on the host and accessed from the client.
1.3. U8/16-Modular with Cat.5 Access module: U8/16-C5
If the Cat.5 KVM Extender module is installed it will allow remote access to the KVM switch
U8/16 and its connected servers via a dedicated Cat5e/6 RJ45 cable with a maximum length of
up to 100m @ 1024 x 768. The remote console consists of a Cat.5 Extender receiver unit which
is situated at the remote administrator's desk. The remote receiver unit also includes a KVM
switch function which allows the administrator to either work on his local workstation or
alternatively switch to access the KVM switch and its connected servers.
The Cat5e/6 KVM Extender provides real time access without any signal conversion and
delays, whilst the IP Access module converts the VGA and keyboard/mouse signals into a
TCP/IP data stream and sends them via the LAN/WAN connection to the remote user. The
performance of the IP access connection and response time will vary depending upon available
bandwidth and traffic throughput.
Introducing the U8/16-IP
U8/16-IP
Local Console
Multiple Servers
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1.4. KVM compatibility and backward compatibility with
LINDY P-series KVM switches
The U8/16 series KVM switches are compatible with almost any KVM switches using
STANDARD VGA, keyboard and mouse signals. The second version of this KVM Switch
U8/U16 uses the factory default hotkey "Caps Lock" instead of "Scroll Lock" like the first version
of the KVM Switch U8/U16 series. You may configure it to be set to "Scroll Lock" or several
other hotkeys via the OSD configuration (see further below).
The U8/16 is also compatible with older LINDY P-Series KVM switches as well as other brand
KVM switches. Please note compatibility is only provided for cascading via the server ports of
the U8/16 series KVM switch but not via the daisy chain ports! Therefore when customers are
willing to mix U- and P-series KVMs or other brand KVMs it has to be done via port cascading
because daisy chain configuration of mixed U- and P-series KVMs cannot work.
When using the cascade port with other KVM switches the main hotkey of the connected KVM
switches must be different so they will not conflict with the CAPS LOCK hotkey of the U-series
KVM.
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