The OmniView PRO 16 Port KVM Switch has features specifically designed for the system administrator, LAN Technician or Corporate IS manager in a large-scale enterprise server... more
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control over up to 16 multi-platform computers from one PS/2 console. Advanced features make this Switch an ideal solution for managing enterprise environments.Belkin OmniView PRO2 Series KVM Switches deliver the reliable performance and centralized control best for managing medium to large server environments. Each Switch gives a system administrator control over multiple-platform computers from a single console. Offe...
control over up to 16 multi-platform computers from one PS/2 console. Advanced features make this Switch an ideal solution for managing enterprise environments.Belkin OmniView PRO2 Series KVM Switches deliver the reliable performance and centralized control best for managing medium to large server environments. Each Switch gives a system administrator control over multiple-platform computers from a single console. Offe...
PRO2 Series KVM Switches deliver reliability, performance, and advanced features such as PS/2 and Universal Serial Bus (USB) support, resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536@85Hz, a built-in flash feature that allows the user to download firmware updates, designated daisy-chain ports, fast hot key switching, user-defined AutoScan, native rack mount enclosures, PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulations. Other features include an elegant user interface with active port LEDs, direct-access port selectors that allow the user to easily switch between CPUs, and a seven-segment display to indicate bank number when the units are daisy-chained together. With its enhanced On-Screen Display (OSD), administrators can name and select computers for fast and easy port identification and selection from their keyboard.
PRO2 Series KVM Switches deliver reliability, performance, and advanced features such as PS/2 and Universal Serial Bus (USB) support, resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536@85Hz, a built-in flash feature that allows the user to download firmware updates, designated daisy-chain ports, fast hot key switching, user-defined AutoScan, native rack mount enclosures, PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulations. Other features include an elegant user interface with active port LEDs, direct-access port selectors that allow the user to easily switch between CPUs, and a seven-segment display to indicate bank number when the units are daisy-chained together. With its enhanced On-Screen Display (OSD), administrators can name and select computers for fast and easy port identification and selection from their keyboard.
PRO2 Series KVM Switches deliver reliability, performance, and advanced features such as PS/2 and Universal Serial Bus (USB) support, resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536@85Hz, a built-in flash feature that allows the user to download firmware updates, designated daisy-chain ports, fast hot key switching, user-defined AutoScan, native rack mount enclosures, PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulations. Other features include an elegant user interface with active port LEDs, direct-access port selectors that allow the user to easily switch between CPUs, and a seven-segment display to indicate bank number when the units are daisy-chained together. With its enhanced On-Screen Display (OSD), administrators can name and select computers for fast and easy port identification and selection from their keyboard.
PRO2 Series KVM Switches deliver reliability, performance, and advanced features such as PS/2 and Universal Serial Bus (USB) support, resolutions of up to 2048 x 153685Hz, a built-in flash feature that allows the user to download firmware updates, designated daisy-chain ports, fast hot key switching, user-defined AutoScan, native rack mount enclosures, PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulations. Other features include an elegant user interface with active port LEDs, direct-access port selectors that allow the user to easily switch between CPUs, and a seven-segment display to indicate bank number when the units are daisy-chained together. With its enhanced On-Screen Display (OSD), administrators can name and select computers for fast and easy port identification and selection from their keyboard.
extraordinary performance. The Switch enables network administrators to monitor and control up to 16 USB- and PS/2-platform servers from a single console. The PRO Series KVM Switches are the industry's most popular for small-to-medium server rooms, branch locations, and test and development labs. Designed to grow along with your server network, the Switch can be daisy-chained together using dedicated daisy chain ports with other OmniView PRO Series KVM or SMB KVM Switches to support up to 256 servers.
control best for managing medium-to-large server environments. Offering PS/2 support, the PRO2 PS/2 Series provides an administrator control over multiple computers from a PS/2 single console. Its superior features such as computer naming and selection through On-Screen Display (OSD), hot key switching, and easy manual switching with direct-access port selectors and active-port LEDs, make OmniView the optimal server solution.
control best for managing medium-to-large server environments. Offering PS/2 support, the PRO2 PS/2 Series provides an administrator control over multiple computers from a PS/2 single console. Its superior features such as computer naming and selection through On-Screen Display (OSD), hot key switching, and easy manual switching with direct-access port selectors and active-port LEDs, make OmniView the optimal server solution.
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) male - 1
1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) male - 1
1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) male - 1, 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) male - 1
1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) male - 1
1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) male - 1
1 x network stack device - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) male - 1
Power
Power Device: Power adapter - external
Voltage Required: AC 110/220 V ± 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Manufacturer's product description
The OmniView PRO 16 Port KVM Switch has features specifically designed for the system administrator, LAN Technician or Corporate IS manager in a large-scale enterprise server environment. The OmniView PRO 16 Port features enhanced expansion capabilities to support 2-256 computers from one keyboard, monitor and mouse in even the largest most demanding server rooms! The OmniView 16 Port features the advanced On-Screen Menu System that allows you to name and select computers for added convenience. Serial Mouse Conversion allows PCs with PS/2 os serial mouse ports to be controlled from a single PS/2 mouse. With built in emulation to support the popular Microsoft Intellimouse PRO, you can enjoy all the features such as the scrolling wheel and special function button. And with "Industry First" dedicated Daisy Chain Ports, the OmnView PRO 16 Port permits 16 OmniView KVM switches to be daisy chained for control of up to 256 servers without losing a vital PC port. Lastly, the OmniView 16 Port uses dedicated processors on each port so you can be assured of flawless keyboard and mouse emulation during boot-up and normal switching operation. Lastly the use of standard connectors means connecting your business-critical servers is done quickly, without expensive proprietary cables and confusing configurations. No other matrix KVM switch offers this convenience and performance in a complete low-cost solution. Package includes OmnView PRO 16-Port KVM Switch, 12VDC, 1000mA power supply, 19" Rack-Mount brackets, User Manual and Registration Card.
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature: 0 °C
Max Operating Temperature: 40 °C
Miscellaneous
Cables Included: 4 x mouse adapter
Rack Mounting Kit: Included
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in
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Advantages: Quick and easy to set up Disadvantages: Video may get interference
...I've had this KVMswitch for a number of years now, since my previous one only had two ports. I found this one fairly cheap somewhere. You're supplied with all the VGA and PS2 cables for each of the 4 connections. You can then plug these cables into your computers. The button on the top allows for quick switching.
But as well as using the button for switching between computers, you are also able to use keyboard shortcuts. These are pretty common in KVMswitches, and belkin manage to do it the same way as everyone else. Great for people that are already used to using a KVMswitch. The KVMswitch has a useful beep, which can be helpful to understand when a command was received by the switch.
The switch also has a port for plugging in power. This helps improve the quality of the picture as there is more power behind it. Most of the time...
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Advantages: Price, quality, ease of setup, looks Disadvantages: none
...I've just installed this great keyboard and mouse wireless set.
It is great - the mouse is optical and the keyboard, well made.
One vital piece of information: this keyboard works seamlessly with a KVM. I have a Belkin 2 portKVM and it set up perfectly.
Some of the Logitech wireless sets do not support KVMswitches and in fact one in particular does not have a "scroll lock" key - which is the hot-key for switching between the computers connetced to the switch.
So, in short, if you are looking to have a wireless keyboard and mouse and need a PS/2 connection and are using a KVM (Belkin or otherwise) and are on a budget - you simply cannot go wrong with this set....
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Advantages: Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution Disadvantages: No manual overide or audio support
...use the currently selected PC.
The Belkin claims support for scrolling mice but I did find sometimes one PC would start up without recognising this facility if it wasn't the currently selected one when booting up and in extreme cases, wouldn't recognise the keyboard and mouse at all. Previous KVM's I've used send the PC fake 'There's a keyboard and mouse here' messages when not selected and it seems this unit does not, which is a pity.
Conclusion
The Belkin 2 portKVM is a well built unit that works nicely and provides a great way to save desk space and the cost of a second monitor, keyboard and mouse. The long leads are useful and despite the niggles with scrolling mice and the lack of manual switch. I'd say this unit is worth considering at this price if you can live with those shortcomings. The fact that it comes with a 3 year...
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