Venus Series User Manual
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1. Introduction
The Venus series combo-free KVM switch can control attaching servers and
computers from local or remote console. This KVM switch is loaded with features
such as
one local console port, plus one optional CAT5-based remote
console port or one optional IP-based remote console Port,
On Screen
Display (OSD) Menu, Password security, Hot key Control, Push Button and Auto
Scan Control. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous
PCs boot-up process.
With the CAT5-based remote console port you can you remotely control servers
and computers 1000 feet away. In other words, you can locate your monitor,
keyboard and mouse up to 1000 feet away from the KVM switch. The built-in
CAT5 transmitter synthesizes VGA monitor and keyboard/mouse signals, and
transmit the signals to the remote CAT5 receiver over the popular LAN CAT5
cable.
With the IP-based remote console port you can control one or many computers
locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser.
You can securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance, support,
or failure recovery over the Internet. Communication is secure via SSL
encryption.
1.1 Features
Dual Console 8/16 ports KVM switch
Support combo interface for connecting to computer ports conveniently
Support one local console plus one optional remote console (CAT5 or IP)
CAT5 console up to 1000 feet away from KVM switch with superior
auto-adjust
RGB gain/delay control capability
Support MS windows, Netware, Unix, and Linux
Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems with USB port
No Software Required --- easy computer selection via On Screen Display
(OSD) Menu, Push Buttons, and Hotkeys
Provide various Hotkey (Scroll-Lock/ Cap-Lock/ Num-Lock/ L-Alt/ L-Ctrl/
L-Win/ R-Alt/ R-Ctrl/ R-Win) for switching computer port and other control
functions, so Hotkey function can be used in various types of keyboards,
