IOGear GCS1208 - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
The IOGEAR 8-port USB DVI KVMP Switch is a control unit that allows access and control
of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and dual-monitor (DVI-I and
VGA) console.
Major features for GCS1108 are:
• One USB console controls eight DVI or VGA computers
• Supports both digital (DVI), analog (DVI) video and analog (VGA)
• Superior video quality: 1920x1200 (Single Link DVI), 2048x1536 (VGA); DDC2
• Supports widescreen resolutions
• Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun
• Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and on-screen display (OSD)
• Includes two USB 2.0 peripheral sharing ports
• Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
• Two-level (Administrator / User) password authorization for enhanced security protection
• Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers
• IOGEAR's DynaSync* technology reads and remembers the monitor's parameters
(EDID) so there is no delay or change of video resolution when switching between, or
booting computers
• Audio enabled – Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround
sound systems
• Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting
• Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and
multifunction mice
• Mac / Sun keyboard support and emulation**
• Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
• Broadcast mode – allows you to send commands from the console to all computers to
perform operations simultaneously
• Firmware upgradable
• HDCP compatible
• Console audio ports on front panel for easy access
GCS1208 is a step up from GCS1108, with the support for Dual Link DVI solution, it
supports 2560 x 1600 (dual link DVI), 1920 x 1200 (single link DVI), and 2048 x 1536 (VGA).
*IOGEAR’s DynaSync provides the EDID support for Windows 7
**Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; Does not emulate Mac /
Sun keyboard to PC keyboard