Iogear 8 Port KVM Switch PS/2, 1u Kit w/ cables

Average customer rating: 3.5

Superb Value
Good Switch - Very bad cables

Iogear 8 Port KVM Switch PS/2, 1u Kit w/ cables

Manufacturer: IOGEAR
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0009U60FA

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Product Description

Iogear's new 8-port PS/2 KVM is just the tool to help reduce the need for redundant hardware. Now control up to eight computers with a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. This 8-port KVM switch comes with built-in AutoScan mode that lets you conveniently monitor every attached computer for a specified amount of time, while the Hot Key technology allows you to switch ports easily using the keyboard. With its 19 inch rack-mountable casing and status-monitoring LEDs, the Iogear 8-port PS/2 is the perfect switch for your home, small business or any other multi-computer environment. Built in AutoScan mode LEDs allow for easy status monitoring Port Selection - Push Buttons, Hot Keys Scan Interval - 5 seconds Video Resolution - 1920x1440 Power Consumption - 1.08W max Mouse - 8x6 pin mini-DIN Female (PS/2) Keyboard - 8x6 pin mini-DIN Female (PS/2) Monitor - 8xHDDB15 Male Requirement - Computers with PS/2 connections, and HDDB15 VGA connection Dimensions - Height 1.75 (4.45 cm) x Depth 6 (15.24 cm) x Width 17 inches (43.18 cm) Weight - 20.7 pounds

Customer Reviews:

Superb Value.......2007-05-15

Switch performs better than the one it replaced - and that switch alone cost more than this entire kit. It always responds to the keyboard shortcuts. Systems boot with keyboard and mouse functionality regardless of what port is active - including one that needed its port on the old switch to be active to boot properly.
One minor issue - the power LED is very bright. It looked like a monitor was left on in the room. Covering the LED with a small piece of tape solved this problem.

Good Switch - Very bad cables.......2007-05-12

The switch has nice features. One can switch from the unit or from the keyboard. There are LEDs to indicate the status of connected systems.

BUT, the included cables simply do not support high resolution. This switch is claimed to support 1920X1440 but I had lots of trouble getting 1280X1024 out of the cables. When I used my cables from an older IO Gear 4-port switch I was able to get the proper resolution.

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