Lindy 32353 Benutzerhandbuch

LINDY CPU Switch Dual Multi-Platform          Installation and Use 

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1.1 Key features and benefits 

 

 Enables many computers to be independently controlled by two users. 

 

 Enables desktop and laptop PCs, Sun (USB), Sun (8-pin), Mac (USB), SGI, Alpha 

and RS/6000 computers to be controlled from a common KVM console. 

 

 USB keyboard and mouse support enables KVM console devices to be chosen 

that are the most appropriate for multi-platform control (keyboards and mice for all 

the main computer types are available in USB format). 

 

  On-screen menu allows computers to be selected by name or description. 

 

  Configurable security enables the administrator to assign access rights to users. 

 

 Two independent users are supported on all models. 

 

 Advanced On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy control and configuration. 

 

  Channel switching by OSD, front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse. 

 

  Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1920 x 1440. 

 

  Fully flash upgradeable via the serial port. 

 

  Supports a very wide range of software including Windows 3.X, WFWG, 95, 98, 

2000, NT, ME, XP, DOS, Unix, Linux, NetWare, OS/2, BSD, Mac OS, Sun OS etc. 

 

  Supports several computer keyboard styles: PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN), USB, Sun (8-

pin mini-DIN), AT (5-pin standard-DIN). 

 

  Supports several computer mouse styles: PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN), USB, Sun (8-pin 

mini-DIN), RS232 (9-pin D-type). 

 

  Supports several computer video styles: High bandwidth analogue video signals 

with separate or combined sync signals presented on standard 15-way HD D 

connectors or 13W3 connectors. 

 

 

  Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC/DDC1/DDC2) signalling. 

 

  Supports desktop and laptop PCs, Sun (USB), Sun (8-pin), Mac (USB), RS/6000, 

Alpha, and Silicon Graphics computers. 

 

 Front panel "healthy voltage" indicator. 

 

 Automatic detection of the country type of the controlling keyboard enables 

computers to configure themselves for the correct keyboard layout. Optionally, the 

country type may be specifically defined by the user.