Broadrack Mercury 8 / 16, User Manual

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Mercury Series User Manual
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1. Introduction
This PS/2 KVM (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) Switch allows multiple computers
(PCs or servers) controlled by one set of keyboard, monitor and mouse. It
ensures easy switch by front panel button (Mercury 8 / 16 only), Hot-keys or the
friendly On Screen Display (OSD) menu with connection up to 128 computers
(by chaining 16-port PS/2 KVMs). Not only naming for each computer can be
done for easy identification, it also protects access by passwords. Additionally
with the Auto Scan function it helps you managing all connecting systems at
ease.
2. Features
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Software free, easy installation, fully plug-and-play design.
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Compatible with typical PS/2 computers, monitors and keyboards.
Supports IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer, and Logitech Net Mouse…
etc.
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Compatible using DOS, Win3.x, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista,
WinNT, Netware, HP Unix, Linux…etc.
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If keyboard or mouse is using USB interface, please implement USB to
PS/2 converter.
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Supports Hot plug-and-play (if computer and operation system also
supports this feature)
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Supports high resolution video at 1920 x 1440, with DDC2 monitor
compatibility.
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Auto Scan function scans for all connecting computer at intervals between
5~255 seconds.
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Use power adapter to provide electricity.
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Front panel channel selection button and indication lights (Mercury 8 / 16
only).
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By daisy-chaining it can connect up to 64 computers (for all 8-port PS/2
KVM connection) or 128 computers (for all 16-port PS/2 KVM connection)
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Separate naming for each computer for easy identification.
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Provide password protection and operation level restriction.
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19” rack mount kit for easy rack installation (Mercury 8 / 16)
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Has CE, FCC and C-Tick Certifications
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Exclusive port for daisy-chain connection