Description
The D-Link KVM-401 4 Port KVM Switch is a device that allows users to control multiple computers using one keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor. It is designed to save space and money by eliminating the need for multiple keyboards, mice, and monitors. The switch utilizes advanced microprocessor emulation to manage each KVM port and supports various operating systems. It can be controlled through a push button or predefined hotkey and has features such as hot-plugging, auto-scan mode, and LED indicators for status monitoring. The switch has 4 computer ports with PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports and VGA ports, and 1 console port with the same connectors. It can be controlled through hotkey or push button.
PLANET KVM switches are designed to give you control of multiple computers using just one keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor. They provide more space in addition to saving the cost of multiple keyboards, mice and monitors. Switch between computers by just pressing a button on the panel or predefined Hot Key on connected keyboard. The KVM Switch series are the perfect choice for home, office, server farm, or testing site where there is a need to manage multiple computers efficiently and easily.
PLANET KVM Switches utilize advanced microprocessor emulation to intelligently manage each KVM port. This allows simultaneous boot-up of all the attached computers. Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock status can also be saved for each computer. They support VGA, SVGA and MultiSync monitors.
Application
Home, Office or Test Site
Need to use multiple computers but lack space? Hate to move from computer to another computer? Or just want to save money on monitors, keyboards and mice? PLANET's KVM switches are the most cost-effective and simple solution. Multiple computers can be managed by a single monitor, keyboard and mouse directly. Not only Windows, other operating system such as iMac, Power Mac and Sun systems can also be supported. No software drivers or system configuration are required. Switching among computers is achieved simply by pushing a button on the switch or a predefined hotkey on the keyboard.
Key Features
PS/2 keyboard and mouse control
Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer, Logitech NetMouse or
other compatibles
Supports for DOS, Windows 3.x/95/98/98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server 2003, Unix,
Linux
Hot-Plugging of PCs for maintenance without powering down the KVM Switch or PCs
Push button or hot key control for easy computer selection
Plug-and-play, no Windows driver software needed for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2
operation
Audible alert for port switching confirmation
Auto-Scan mode for quick browsing of all connected PCs
Keyboard/Mouse state saved and restored when switching ports
LED indicators for easy status monitoring
Console Port 1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 PS/2 mouse port
1 VGA port
Computer Port
4 PS/2 keyboard ports
4 PS/2 mouse ports
4 VGA ports
Computer Port Connector
Keyboard: PS/2 Mini DIN 6-pin female
Mouse: PS/2 Mini DIN 6-pin female
Monitor: HDDB 15 pin female
Console Port Connector
Keyboard: PS/2 Mini DIN 6-pin female
Mouse: PS/2 Mini DIN 6-pin female
Monitor: HDDB 15 pin female
PC Selection
Hot Key, Push Button