iogear GCL1808KIT KVM switch Black

IOGEAR’s GCL1808KIT is an integrated LCD console and 8 port KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switch with bundled KVM cables that offers secure access to 8 VGA, USB or PS/2 computers. It features a convenient rack mountable sliding / retractable 17" TFT LCD active matrix monitor and keyboard with built-in touchpad for a space-saving and streamlined integration. For added convenience it also supports an external USB mouse. An extra USB / PS/2 console port is provided on the rear panel to manage the LCD KVM switch from an external console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse). All this in a universal 1U rack mount space.

The GCL1808KIT supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice for the connected computers, and the GCL1808KIT supports USB** peripheral devices to be used for system upgrades with the attached computers. A single GCL1808KIT can control up to 8 computers. As many as 8 additional compatible KVM switches can be cascaded to reach up to 128 computers* controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console with easy computer switching via front LED pushbuttons, OSD, and hotkeys.

Benefits:

- Equipped with USB & PS/2 KVM Cables
--- 2 x 6ft USB & 2 x 6ft PS/2 (G2L5202U / G2L5202P)
--- 2 x 10ft USB & 2 x 10ft PS/2 (G2L5203U / G2L5203P)
- Increases space, productivity, and provides as an energy cost savings solution
- It contributes to a greener environment by reducing the amount of waste generated by multiple components
- An easy / efficient way to organize and streamline a growing or expanding server operation

*Cascade with other IOGEAR KVM’s; GCS1808’s or GCS1716’s.
**Only systems connected with the USB KVM cables will be able to access the front USB port for system upgrades and shared peripherals

- Integrated 8-port KVM console featuring a 17" TFT LCD active matrixmonitor, keyboard and touchpad
- 1280 x1024 resolutionon 17" rack mountLCD provides asharpvideo display
- Equipped with 4 USB & 4 PS/2 KVM Cables
- Adjustable depth to fit different sizes of racks
- Multi platform OS support - Windows®, Mac, Sun Solaris™ , and Linux®
- Easy to operate - computer selection via front panel pushbutton LED’s, intuitive OSD (on screen display), and hotkeys
- External USB mouse port for convenience
- External USB or PS/2 withVGAConsole port
- USB media port support for attached USB computers (system upgrades, etc)**
- Cascade up to 2 levels - control up to128 computers from a single console*
- Security - 2 level password protection for OSD
- DDC Emulation - Video settings of each computer are automatically adjusted for optimal output to the monitor
- Rack mountable in a 19" (1U) system rack
- Custom ASIC provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the installation
- Fully Supports DDC2B

*Cascade with IGOEAR 8/16-Port VGA Combo KVM Switch (Model No. GCS1808 and GCS1716)
**Only systems connected with the USB KVM cables will be able to access the front USB port for system upgrades and shared peripherals