KVM Switchboxes

The IBM Global 2X2X16 Console Manager (GCM16) and IBM Global 4X2X32 Console Manager (GCM32) are the next generation digital keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) console managers that provide KVM-over-IP and serial console management technology in a single appliance. Either console lets you access and manage all servers remotely, even to the system BIOS, using your existing IP infrastructure. The GCM16 has 16 target ports and supports up to 2 local users and 2 remote users, and the GCM32 has 32 target ports and supports up to 2 local users and 4 remote users. Figure 1 shows these two models.

The Manhattan KVM Switch is a four-port compact KVM Switch with audio and mic switching functionality. Its USB support on the console side allows you to use a USB keyboard and mouse. It comes with four sets of detachable USB KVM combo cables and four sets of audio/mic cables for SOHO and office desktop multimedia applications. And it allows you to access, control, boot and reboot four USB-enabled multimedia computers with only one USB keyboard, mouse, monitor and an optional speaker set and microphone.

Audio and Microphone Switching Offers Uninterrupted Multimedia Experience
The audio and microphone switching function of the KVM Switch allows you to leverage the multimedia systems on each of your two computers. You can monitor the audio/mic input/output of each computer without plugging on and off the audio/mic cables. You can also choose to use either independent/simultaneous switching of both PC channel and audio/microphone channel for their maximum convenience. And it takes only one set of speaker and microphone instead of one set for each computer. Furthermore, it offers you user-programmable simultaneous/independent PC and audio/mic switching functionality for flexible multimedia and KVM switching operation.

USB Interface Compatibility for Multiplatform Support
The USB interface technology offers multiplatform support for PC, Macintosh G3/G4 and iMac. (The KVM Switching Software client supports only Windows platforms.)

Zero Cabling Hassles for KVM Users
This KVM Switch saves you cabling troubles with its four 1.5m detachable KVM connection cables. In fact, you have zero cabling troubles since you don’t have to worry about finding suitable cables to fit — they come in the package!

Premium Performance and Reliability:
CompuSwitch CS8R is built with Raritan's unique, intelligent emulation technology, which dedicates an individual processor to each connected computer so that each server always sees its own keyboard and mouse. This prevents keyboard and mouse lockups and ensures flawless boot-up and operation of any mix of servers running any operating system.

Select servers directly by touching the individual port buttons on the front panel or by using hot-key commands from the keyboard. Standard features like AutoScan and AutoSkip make operation simple and convenient. To extend computers and cascaded units up to 3,300 feet, use Raritan's Cat5 Reach or FiberReach II.

The CompuSwitch CS8-PENT KVM Switch offer the reliability and performance of high-end KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch products, at a lower price. It is an ideal choice to save time and space for smaller-scale PC environments like branch office and departmental LANs, small businesses, government offices, home offices and test labs for a host of applications. CompuSwitch CS8-PENT KVM Switch is currently undergoing EAL4+ Common Criteria certification. An international standard signed by 23 countries and recognized by many more, Common Criteria certification is required by many U.S. government agencies. Common Criteria is also an ISO standard 15408, ACSI 33, and is followed by the European Union and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

CompuSwitch is the affordable choice and the perfect KVM switch for desktop or rack mount installations where a single user can access and control up to eight PCs from one keyboard, monitor and mouse.

With CompuSwitch, you can eliminate the cost and clutter of unnecessary equipment, reclaim space and improve your operational productivity. CompuSwitch runs on multiple platforms and operating systems and it is ideal for corporate ser rooms and computer test labs.