APC AP9268 Switch User Manual


 
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Product Overview
The APC KVM Switch allows you to control up to 64 PC, Sun or USB computers
with one keyboard, monitor and mouse. The APC KVM Switch works with Sun
Workstations, USB computers, IBM PC/AT (with adapter separately available from
APC), and PS/2 systems and 100% compatible machines with support for VGA,
SVGA, XGA and XGA-II video. Sun and PS/2 keyboard and mouse peripherals are
supported through the rear of the unit.
Multiplatform
The APC KVM Switch adds multiplatform capabilities to your switching system
by simultaneously supporting any combination of PS/2, Sun or USB computers
in the same system. Switch easily across platforms with APC KVM Switch’s
On-Screen Menu system.
Multiuser/Remote Access Capability
The APC KVM Switch supports two simultaneous users in the system. This
second user may be placed up to 500 feet away from the Switch system. Built-in
extension lets you place your second keyboard, monitor and mouse wherever you
need them most. Within the base unit, APC KVM Switch performs as a complete
2 x 8 matrix switch with both users independently accessing any of the eight
attached PCs at the same time.
On-screen display (OSD) capability
Confi gure and control your APC KVM Switch with on-screen menuing! Name
your computer channels anything you wish, then select the desired computer from
an easy-to-use menu. Secondary menus let you confi gure and initiate channel
scanning and other system features.
Advanced security for total control over system access
Use the advanced multi-level security feature to confi gure and control server
access for every type of user in the system. The administrator has full access
privileges, while individual users can have viewing or viewing/editing capability
for each attached server.
FLASH upgrade capability
The APC KVM Switch is FLASH upgradable. This allows you to update your
rmware at any time through a simple serial connection to insure that your APC
KVM Switch is always running at its best. FLASH upgrades are available for
download from www.apc.com.
The APC KVM Switch offers support for numerous PS/2 mice including: IBM
ScrollPoint, Logitech MouseMan Wheel, Logitech Trackman Marble Wheel, Logitech
1.1 Product Overview - Feature Overview