The IBM 1x8 rack console switch is designed to provide exceptionalscalability and ... more
flexibility in managing data center environments.It gives server administrators the power to centrally managemultiple servers using simple keyboard video and mouse ...
Postage & Packaging: Check Site. Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
The IBM 1x8 rack console switch is designed to provide exceptionalscalability and ... more
flexibility in managing data center environments.It gives server administrators the power to centrally managemultiple servers using simple keyboard video and mouse ...
Postage & Packaging: £4.99 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution Disadvantages: No manual overide or audio support
stops autoscanning and lets you 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 ...
Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution, audio support Disadvantages: No manual overide
two PCs along with audio. The video side uses a VGA connector and supports resolutions of up to 2048x1536 @65Hz.
Switching between PCs is done via an easily remembered keyboard sequence. I would however have like to have had a manual button on the device itself in case the keystroke sequence interfered with anything. Also, if the current PC locks up, you can't switch to the other without rebooting the locked one.
The top of the F1DL102P features a pair of LEDs to show which PC is currently selected.
If you need to keep an eye on both PCs, you can enable autoscan mode which toggles back and forth between the PCs every eight seconds. A quick press of the space bar stops autoscanning and lets you use the currently selected PC.
The F1DL102P claims support for scrolling mice but I did find sometimes one PC would start up ...
Advantages: Build quality, flexibility Disadvantages: Too few USB ports, a bit pricy
to switch from one machine to another.
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The CS1774 is a small but pleasingly heavy device that support up to 4 different computers. As well as the basic KVM function, it also includes a 2 port USB hub, stereo out and microphone in and an Ethernet hub that accepts both 10 and 100Mbps links.
The kit includes a full compliment of leads for 4 PCs, a firmware upgrade cable, external PSU and full printed manuals along with a quick start guide.
The build quality is excellent with quality connectors and a solid metal case. The CS1774 is well designed with all the leads connecting at the rear except for two USB ports making it easy to keep everything nicely tided away. It is also designed to stack with similar units if desired. The keyboard and mouse connectors are USB although ...
Product Information for "IBM 1x8 Console Switch - KVM switch - 8 ports" »
Kvm
Keyboard / Mouse Interface
PS/2, PS/2, USB
KVM Local Users Qty
1 local user
Server Connection Via Twisted Pair
CAT5
KVM Features
Server connection via twisted pair
Manufacturer's product description
The IBM 1x8 Console Switches let you inexpensively cable, monitor, and manage your rack servers. PRODUCT FEATURES: Support xSeries servers with PS/S or USB KVM ports; Support up to 128 servers using 1x8 switch through tiering; Install outside the server - no adapter card required; Are easy to implement and are designed for rapid deployment; Require no PCI slot; Do not require the server to be opened to install switch or rerun wiring if the server is taken offline; Use management software powered by intuitive on-screen displays (OSDs) that makes management and setup extremely easy; Have been tested with IBM racks and xSeries products to give you the confidence that they function properly and install quickly and easily.
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