The 2-user, 16-port Matrix KVM Switch offers advanced control of servers, yet is flexible enough for various other applications. It allows two users to directly control 16 computers simultaneously and independently. A maximum of 16 users and 1024 computers can be connected through a combination of daisy chaining and cascading. The RJ-45 CPU connections and Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) allow signals to travel up to 500 feet (150 meters) away and still maintain video resolutions; the need for KVM extenders is eliminated. All 16 ports are placed in a 1U-high case, which saves expensive real estate in an IT environment. This switch allows any type of console to control any type of computer, whether it is USB or PS/2. The users on the master KVM can access any computer, whether it is connected directly or through daisy chain/cascading. Users on local KVMs can access any computer connected to the local KVM, whether it is connected directly or through daisy chain/cascading. The 16-Port Matrix also has many other great KVM features such as Hot Keys, OSD, 3-level password security, hot pluggability, life firmware upgrade, keyboard and mouse emulation, "Keep Alive feature, AutoScan, etc. It also supports multiple platforms (PC, Mac, Sun) through the use of CAT5 to PS/2, and CAT5 to USB adapters.
- 2 consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 16 computers directly Daisy chainable for up to 7 additional units Cascading up to 16 compatible KVM (recommended to use CS9138) switches from each station on the chain
- Up to 16 consoles and 1024 computers on a complete daisy chained/cascaded installation (when use CS9138 as the cascaded units)
- Multi-platform support: PC, Mac and SUN
- Save rack space with this 1U high unit
- Console conversion any type of console can control any type of computer mixed combinations (PS/2 & USB) supported on either the console or computer side
- RJ-45 connectors provided for computer & console connections
- No need for KVM extender; the Twisted Pair cable connections, with optional conversion devices, support computers & consoles up to 150 meters away from the KM0216
- Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) to assure optimum video resolution for various distances, no DIP switch setting needed for the different distances of up to 150 meters between the KM0216 and computer or console
- "Keep-Alive feature ensures that the keyboard and mouse connection works properly, even when the KVM switch loses power supply temporarily
- Plug-n-Play; no software required
- Convenient computer selection via intuitive Hot Key combinations or On Screen Display (OSD) menus; OSD port list automatically expands when stations are added
- Port names automatically reconfigure when station sequence is changed
- Hot pluggable; add or remove computers without having to power down the switch
- Lifetime firmware upgrading allowed
- Master-users can access any computer from any console even the ones connected to the second, the third, or the thirty-second daisy chained switch
- Local-users can access any computer connected to the local switch, whether directly or through daisy chain/cascading
- AutoScan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
- Three level password security: super administrator, administrator and users
- Keyboard and mouse emulation allows computers to boot when they are not selected
- LCD, VGA, SVGA, XGA and multisync monitor support
- Superior video quality; supports resolution of up to 1024 x768 within the distance of 150 meters
