Green-CleanUSA KV-P00801 - Manual (Page 4)

8/16-Port PS/2 KVM Switch
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1. Product introduction
This PS/2 KVM (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) Switch allows multiple computers
(PCs or servers) controlled by one set of keyboard, monitor and mouse. It
ensures easy switch by front panel button, Hot-keys or the friendly On Screen
Display (OSD) menu with connection up to 128 computers (by chaining 16-port
PS/2 KVMs). Not only naming for each computer can be done for easy
identification, it also protects access by passwords. Additionally with the Auto
Scan function it helps you managing all connecting systems at ease.
„ Why use a PS/2 KVM Switch?
— Saves money, time, spaces and energy
1. Saves money – With only one set of keyboard, monitor and mouse you
can manage multiple systems. This greatly reduces the cost of
implementing hardware for each computer and system administrator to
handle the installation.
2. Saves time – Completely centralized control to save your time traveling
between every computer.
3. Saves space – As only one set of keyboard, monitor and mouse is
required to manage all computers, no need to worry about extra
spaces for each system. You may utilize the space for future use.
4. Saves energy – As number of keyboard, monitor and mouse is greatly
reduced, the electricity burden caused by each hardware is also
reduced..
„ Who should use the PS/2 KVM?
Anyone who owns two or more computers, who wishes to reduce cost and
control her system efficiently, PS/2 KVM can be the best solution. Following list
is some of the example where PS/2 KVM can be implemented.
1. SOHO, small to medium offices
2. Organization’s server management centre
3. Hardware/software experiment and system coalition
4. PC production quality test
5. Industrial rack application
6. Customer’s service centre
7. ISP (Internet Service Provider),ASP (Application Service Provider,
IDC(Internet Data Center).. etc. Global information system centre.