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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CL1008 / CL1016 Slideaway
TM
LCD KVM Switch series are control units
that allow access to multiple computers from a single keyboard, video, and
mouse (KVM) console. A single CL1008 or CL1016 can control up to 8 or 16
computers. As many as 15 additional KVM switches can be daisy chained to
the CL1008 / CL1016, so that up to 256 computers can all be controlled from
a single KVM console.
The CL1008 / CL1016 offers a space-saving, streamlined approach to KVM
switch technology by integrating a keyboard, LCD monitor, and touchpad in a
1U rack-mountable sliding 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 work. When finished, flip
the cover down and slide the KVM module away.
The CL1008 / CL1016 is built on a modular design. The KVM section can be
detached from the switch section for convenient maintenance and repair.
Your CL1008 / CL1016 investment is protected by an included Firmware
Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with the latest improvements to the
switch by downloading firmware update files from our website as they become
available, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the
upgrade.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is
entailed. Because the CL1008 / CL1016 intercepts keyboard input directly,
there is no software to configure; no need to get involved in complex
installation routines; nor any need to be concerned with incompatibility
problems.
Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished
either by entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or by means of a
powerful, mouse driven, on-screen display (OSD) menu system. A convenient
Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the
activities of all computers running on the installation one by one.
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