About The P16-Ip - Lindy P16-IP User Manual

Section 1 Introducing the P16-IP

1.1 About the P16-IP

Thank you for purchasing the LINDY P16-IP!
This advanced 16 port KVM switch allows direct control of up to 16 computers from a single
KVM (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) console. Additionally, built-in KVM over IP technology
allows a remote operator to access the switch, and the computers connected to it, from almost
anywhere in the world using a simple web browser interface.
IP Network
P16-IP
Local Console
Remote Access
Multiple Servers
Remote & local control of multiple computers
The P16-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 P16-IP also features remote mass storage
support; a USB connection from the switch to the one of the connected computers allows virtual
storage to be set up on the host and accessed from the client.
The P16-IP supports computers equipped with PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, and VGA
monitor connections. USB equipped PCs, Macs and SUN computers are also supported when
using the relevant USB to PS/2 adapter cable (LINDY No. 42866.)
The switch can be easily daisy chained with other LINDY P-series KVM switches (P4, P8 or
P16, it cannot be used with PXT switches) to support up to 128 computer connections in total,
all controlled from a single local console or via IP access.
Three methods of switching between the connected computers are available: by pressing the
front panel push buttons; by using keyboard hotkeys; or via OSD (On Screen Display). Hotkey
switching and OSD control is supported both locally and via the remote IP console. The
keyboard and mouse connections of all connected PCs and servers are emulated at all times.
This prevents error messages when switching between connected PCs.
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