Iogear 4-Port DVI KWM Switch with Peripheral Sharing
The Iogear DVI KVMP Switch GCS1764 charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by providing an interface for today's digital monitors while integrating a 4-port USB KVM switch with USB peripheral sharing capabilities.
As a KVM switch, the unit allows the user to access four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor, and also share among the computers peripherals such as external hard drives, printers and scanners.
The GCS1764's independent (asynchronous) switching feature allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. The user can switch from one computer to another without interrupting print jobs, downloads or other functions being handled by connected peripherlas. This eliminates the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as the need to purchase separate stand-alone peripheral sharers - such as printer servers, modem splitters, etc.
The GCS1764 further improves on previous designs with DVI (Digital Video Interface) connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital input (flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs and set-top boxes) and analog video input (traditional monitors and TVs).
Specifications
Console Connections:
1
Computer Connections:
4
Keyboard Port Type:
USB
Monitor Port Type:
DVI
Mouse Port Type:
USB
Audio Ports:
Audio Out
Microphone
Integrated KVM Cable:
No
Power Supply Type:
Bus Powered (No External Power Adapter Required)
LEDs:
4 Port LEDs
Port Selection:
Push Button
Hot-Keys
Auto-Scan Intervals:
5 seconds
Switching Confirmation:
Audio Beep
Monitor Resolution Support:
Up to 1600 x 1200
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
Dual function KVMP/USB switch
One console controls 4 computers
Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB/audio ports
Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates
of up to 12 Mbps
DVI digital and analog monitor support - fully compliant with the DVI specifications
Computer selection via front panel switches and hotkeys
LED display for easy status monitoring
Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting
Superior Video quality - 1600 x 1200; DDC2B
Easy installation
Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering
down the switch
Supports Windows and Mac host systems
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.5
Customer Reviews:
2
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Value
4.5
Features
4.5
Quality
4.5
Performance
4.5
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Basically good, some annoyances
Reviewer:
JP on
Jun 01, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Hooked up 4 ports, each worked well without crosstalk.
Annoyances:
1. USB 1.0? How many years has USB 2.0 been out?
2. Some keyboards do not have a scroll lock, which is required for keyboard switching.
Wish list: Pressing the top button switches the display without the USB. Wish the bottom button would switch the USB without the display.
Reviewer:
RedDruid on
Apr 11, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Overall a good product. However, the cables included with the product are not well shielded. I had a lot of video interference until I removed their cable and replaced it with one of my own. Also, the 2 USB ports that are shared among the attached systems are USB 1.0. USB 2.0 would have been much more useful.
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Manufactured by:
Iogear Warranty provided by:
Iogear Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
GCS1764 UPC No:
881317003041 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
9, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
6.6000 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
A225-5006
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Warranty Information
7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
Miami, FL. 33144