Chapter 1 Inroduction; Features - Planet KVM-810 User Manual

Chapter 1 Inroduction

Thank you for purchasing PLANET KVM switch. KVM switch can save your MONEY,
TIME, SPACE, EQUIPMENT and POWER. The KVM-810 and KVM-1610 allows you to
control 8/16 different PCs using just one keyboard, monitor and mouse. Eight KVM-
810 and Sixteen KVM-1610 switches (banks) can be Cascade chaining together
to control up to 64 / 256 PCs by single console. Two buttons on the front panel
allow you to select the witch (bank) and port. The on-screen display (OSD) feature
provides a friendly interface for naming and selecting a specific PC. Planet's KVM
fully supports various models of PS/2 and USB mice manufactured by Logitech,
Microsoft and IBM as well as compatible PS/2 and USB mice of other brands. The
KVM supports the PS/2 and USB Keyboard Port of the CODE SET1/2/3 and further
allows you to use the KVM for all kinds of servers, PCs or their combination. It's
the perfect choice for server room, Internet or testing site where need to manage
multiple computers efficiently and easily.

1.1 Features

Standalone machine controls up to 8/16 sets of PCs
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Cascade controls up to 64/256 computers from single console
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On Screen Display (OSD) supported – use the hot key, mouse clicking and push
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button on front panel to switch PCs.
Supports Monitor resolution of up to 1920X1440, bandwidth 60Hz
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Auto scan mode for monitoring PCs
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Supports Logitech/Microsoft/IBM PS/2 mouse/trackball and compatible PS/2 and
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USB mouse/trackball.
Front panel status LEDs give a clear indication of the active PC
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Complies with the height of the 1U chassis specification and installable with a
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hanging stand into a 19" chassis system
Requires no additional software or hardware
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Supports HOT PLUG; not necessary to turn off the original system regardless of
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a newly installed PC or KVM
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