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4. KVM SWITCH
4.1 Introduction
The combo-free KVM switch series 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.