The CAT5 Extender allows you to control your computer or KVM switch from up to 500 feet ... more
(150m) away. It is perfect for isolated server rooms, large server farms, secure systems, or test benches where the computer or KVM switch may be inaccessible to
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Belkin offers the only SMB KVM switch that provides easy and dependable multiplatform ... more
server control - the OmniView SMB CAT5 KVM Switch. Built to deliver extraordinary price and performance, this Switch provides centralized control of medium-sized
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The CAT5 Extender allows you to control your computer or KVM switch from up to 500 feet ... more
(150m) away. It is perfect for isolated server rooms, large server farms, secure systems, or test benches where the computer or KVM switch may be inaccessible to
Postage & Packaging:see site for shipping costs Availability:3-7 days
Belkin offers the only SMB KVM switch that provides easy and dependable multiplatform ... more
server control - the OmniView SMB CAT5 KVM Switch. Built to deliver extraordinary price and performance, this Switch provides centralized control of medium-sized
Postage & Packaging:see site for shipping costs Availability:3-7 days
Belkin offers the only SMB KVM switch that provides easy and dependable multiplatform ... more
server control - the OmniView SMB CAT5 KVM Switch. Built to deliver extraordinary price and performance, this Switch provides centralized control of medium-sized
Postage & Packaging:see site for shipping costs Availability:3-7 days
The OmniView SMB KVM-over-IP Switch enables network administrators to monitor and control ... more
their servers from anywhere, at anytime. This round-the-clock access lets you troubleshoot servers faster and more efficiently, dramatically reducing server
Postage & Packaging:see site for shipping costs Availability:3-7 days
The OmniView SMB KVM-over-IP Switch enables network administrators to monitor and control ... more
their servers from anywhere, at anytime. This round-the-clock access lets you troubleshoot servers faster and more efficiently, dramatically reducing server
Postage & Packaging:see site for shipping costs Availability:3-7 days
The OmniView SMB KVM-over-IP Switch enables network administratorsto monitor and ... more
control their servers from anywhere at anytime.This round-the-clock access lets you troubleshoot servers fasterand more efficiently dramatically reducing server downtim
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Advantages: Cheap, Supports PS/2, Doesn't need a Power Supply Disadvantages: Cable layout, Flimsy Construction
I'll let you know from the start, this review will be moderately technical and only of any real interest to folk that have multiple PCs in the same room. The reason for this is that the purpose of a KVM switch is to share a single Keyboard, Video Display and Mouse among a number of computers. If you don't have a number of PCs in the same room, you're simply not going to need one of these little beauties.
Sadly, I do have a number of PCs in the same room. The investment in terms of initial outlay, desk-space and electricity to run a separate Monitor, keyboard and mouse for each one was not something to relish. I'd used KVM switches at work so I set about looking for one for my home office.
PC-World had the answer to my questions. A 4-port KVM switch from Belkin that supports PS/2 keyboard and mouse sharing with VGA video between 4 ...
Advantages: easdy to use,USB connections,up to 4 pc's Disadvantages: not pretty,
KVM switches are,i think, a very underrated component and are not often seen in use. This i think is because untill recently they relied on pretty much old tech as far as connections were concerned.
Just to make it clear at the start what a KVM dose for those not familier with them,a KVM switch performs the very useful function of alowing more than one computer to use the same keyboard,monitor, mouse,and sometimes(and in this case) speakers.
Be warned though,a KVM switch is simply an input/output switch it dose NOT link the pcs in any way,when one is on the others are off,no movement between computers just access between you and several pc's.
For those of us who need to use more than one PC on a regular basis this is a major bonus both in space saving and speed of use.
This belkin switch is a big step forward in KVM ...
Advantages: Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution Disadvantages: No manual overide or audio support
It's surprising how many people have more than one PC at home although even more surprising is that many of them each have their own screen, keyboard and mouse.
In many cases this makes perfect sense but sometimes, you know you'll only ever use one or the other - perhaps one is your general PC and the other your music workstation. In these situations you can save a lot of space and money by investing in a KVM switch. KVM stands for Keyboard, Video and Mouse and allows you to use one keyboard, mouse and screen shared between two PCs.
This particular unit from Belkin is unusual in that it comes with all the leads permanently attached instead of being supplied as a separate cabling set.
Wiring it Up
Installation is simply a matter of taking each of the two main cables and plugging the sets of leads in to each PC. The BelkinKVM ...
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Miscellaneous
Cables Included
1 x keyboard / mouse / video cable - 0.9 m
Power
Power Device
Power adapter - external
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Manufacturer's product description
The Belkin CAT5 extender allows users to control a computer or KVM switch from up to 150 metres away. Perfect for isolated server rooms, large server farms, secure systems or test benches where the computer may be inaccessible to the user.
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