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Switching Between Ports

Front Panel Control

To switch ports using the front panel, press the button corresponding 

to the desired port.  The selected port number will be indicated on 

the LED display.

Keyboard Control

To switch ports using the keyboard,  two consecutive 

Scroll  Lock  

keystrokes should be pressed within 2 seconds and either the Up or 

Down arrows within 2 seconds to switch ports.

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Mac

PC

Introduction

The VNET+8P is a cross-platform KVM capable of 
sharing a WUXGA Display and USB Keyboard and 
Mouse between eight computers. 

Features

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8-Port Rackmount USB  KVM switch

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Supports Mac, PC, Linux and Sun VGA

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Supports High Resolution1920x1200 60Hz WUXGA

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USB Console Keyboard and Mouse Support

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Direct Channel Selection and Operation and 

Keyboard Hot-keys

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Supports RS-232 Control to Switch Between Ports

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Front Panel Tactile Switch with Status LED Indicator

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On Screen Display indicates current Channel

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Supports Auto-scan Mode for Simple Discovery

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Audible Sound for Hotkey and Port Switching 

Confirmation

Applications

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Server Colocation Racks

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Digital Signage Deployment

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Information Kiosks/Displays

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Film/Recording Studios 

The VNet+8P is designed to centralize the management 

of up to 8 computers. It is deal for corporate, factory as 

well as campus applications. It is hotplug capable so 

that computers may be disconnected and reconnected 

without powering them off. 

Product  -  Installation Diagram

Installation

1. 

Turn off all computers and the display.

2. 

Connect the VGA extension cables and USB cables to the computers and to the “IN” ports on the VNET+8P.

3. 

Connect the display to the “OUT”  VGA connector on the VNET+8P. 

4. 

Connect USB mouse and keyboard to the “OUT” USB connector on the VNET+8P.

5. 

Connect the power cord and power on the VNET+8P.

6. 

Power on the computers and the display.

7. 

Use the front panel buttons to select the desired input port.

VNET+8P

VNET+8P Front

VNET+8P Rear

We have simplified the output of the VNet+8P by 

consolidating the VGA and USB input into one cable.

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