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Chapter 1.
Introduction
T
his chapter introduces you to the ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL KVM Switch. Its
purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel compo-
nents are described.
Overview
The Master View ACS-1208AL and ACS-1216AL KVM Switches are
control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single
console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Before the development of the
Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations
from a single console was through a complex and costly network system.
Now, with the Master View ACS-1208AL and ACS-1216AL, you can
easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner.
A single Master View ACS-1208AL or ACS-1216AL can control up to
8 or 16 computers, respectively. As many as 31 additional Master View
units can be daisy chained to each other, so that up to 512 computers
can all be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console.
The Master View ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL offers a space-saving,
streamlined approach to KVM switch technology by integrating a
keyboard, LCD monitor, and touchpad in a Slideaway housing. The
LCD display is built into the cover; the keyboard and touchpad are built
into the base. Slide the KVM module section out; flip the cover up; and
you are ready to go to work. When finished, simply flip the cover down
and slide the KVM module away.
For further convenience, the Slideaway housing is 1U high for easy
rack mounting. The ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL also features high
density 15 pin connectors instead of the usual 25 pin connectors. This
space-saving innovation allows a full, 16 port switch to be installed in
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