PS/2 KVM Server Switch with OSD, and RS232 Control Options
Control multiple PCs with one keyboard, monitor and mouse
Also known as: KVM server switches, pc switch, ps/2 switch, keyboard switch, monitor switch, server switch, CPU sharer, kvm switch, PC switches, keyboard video mouse switch.
The KEEMUX® PS/2 KVM switch allows one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control multiple PCs (up to 128 computers). Dedicated internal microprocessors emulate keyboard and mouse presence to each attached PC 100% of the time so all computers boot error free.
Control all network computers from one office.
Auto scan all computers to catch system failures early.
Improve manageability of your computer room — eliminate extra cables, monitors, keyboards and mice.
Compatible with IntelliMouse®.
Broadcast keystrokes to all computers for simultaneous shut-downs.
Cascade smaller KVM switches together as your network grows-up to 128 ports.
Available with OSD and/or RS232 Control options.
OSD not available on 2-port switch.
Specifications
Hosts
Female 15-pin HD and female 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
Compatible with all PS/2-style PCs and laptops, HP9000, Silicon Graphics and IBM RS6000 workstations.
Compatible with SUN Fire™ V20z.
Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2000/2003/2008, Linux, and FreeBSD.
Monitor
Female 15 pin HD connectors.
Supports 1900x1200 resolution with no degradation.
Bandwidth is 150MHz.
Mouse
Female 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
Compatible with all standard 2-button PS/2 mice as well as the following:
Alps Glidepoint Touchpad-extended functions (i.e. tapping, etc.) are not supported.
Cirque Glidepoint Touchpad.
IBM Scroll Point mouse-extended stick functions are not supported.
Kensington Orbit Trackball.
Logitech (and other) 3-button mice.
Logitech 2-button Wheel Mouse.
Microsoft Ballpoint mouse.
Microsoft IntelliMouse.
Keyboard
Female 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
Keyboard and mouse presence are emulated 100% of the time so all computers boot error-free.
Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
PC switch will hard or soft boot all PCs 100% of the time.
SCROLL-, CAPS- & NUM- LOCK lights update upon switching.
Power
110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter.
Two-port switches draw power from attached computers.
Environmental
Operating temperature: 32°F to 100°F (0°C to 38°C).
Storage temperature: -20°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C).
Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.
Regulatory Approvals
RoHS
Warranty
2 years
Control Methods
Front Panel Interface
Touch a button and be connected to a CPU or change modes of operation.
LEDs indicate currently selected port and mode of operation.
Hold in any button for more than two seconds to go into Scan Mode, Broadcast Mode or Command Mode.
Normal Operating Mode, the user can directly operate the selected computer with transparent presence of the NTI switch.
Scan Mode feature causes the switch to automatically and sequentially display the video from each powered on computer for 2-255 seconds.
Broadcast Mode feature allows the user's keystrokes to be sent to all powered on computers.
Command Mode allows the user to give instructions to the switch through their keyboard. Keystrokes are not passed to the computer.
Keyboard
Type <CONTROL> + <`> to go into Command Mode. ("`" is the accent mark located on the same key as the tilde "~")
Press ESCAPE to leave Command Mode and return to Normal Mode
Scan Mode, Broadcast Mode or Command Modes are available from the keyboard.
Application Note: Provide Local and Switched Access to Multiple Computers
Data Sheet (PDF)
