Marketing description

IOGEAR's GCL1808KIT is a TAA compliant integrated LCD console and 8 port KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switch with bundled KVM cables that offers secure access to 8 VGA, USB or PS/2 computers. It features a convenient rack mountable sliding/retractable 17" TFT LCD active matrix monitor and keyboard with built-in touchpad for a space-saving and streamlined integration. For added convenience it also supports an external USB mouse. An extra USB and PS/2 console port is provided on the rear panel to manage the LCD KVM switch from an external console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse). All this in a universal 1U rack mount space.
The GCL1808KIT supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice for the connected computers, and the GCL1808KIT supports USB peripheral devices to be used for system upgrades with the attached computers. A single GCL1808KIT can control up to 8 computers. As many as 8 additional compatible KVM switches can be cascaded to reach up to 128 computers controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console with easy computer switching via front LED pushbuttons, OSD, and hotkeys.

Key selling points

• Integrated 8-port KVM console featuring a 17" TFT LCD active matrix monitor, keyboard and touchpad
• 1280 x 1024 resolution on 17" rack mount LCD provides a sharp video display
• Equipped with 4 USB and 4 PS/2 KVM cables
• Adjustable depth to fit different sizes of racks
• Easy to operate - computer selection via front panel pushbutton LED's, intuitive OSD (On Screen Display), and hotkeys
• External USB mouse port for convenience
• Security - 2 level password protection for OSD
• DDC emulation - video settings of each computer are automatically adjusted for optimal output to the monitor
• Rack mountable in a 19" (1U) system rack
• Custom ASIC provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the installation
• Fully supports DDC2B