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1.3 Features
All members of the ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hub product family
offer the following features:
• Support for high video resolution over extended distances.
• Fully buffered signals to ensure consistent remote operation of your PC.
• Intelligent PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation ensures PCs do not lock-up and allows
peripherals to be hot-plugged.
• Dual-Access models allow local or remote operation.
• DDC emulation in Local Unit ensures compatibility for all standard graphics modes
(when used with DDC capable CPU cables).
• Serial (no Audio) versions only: Serial port enables any serial device to be extended (at
1.2K, 9.6K or 19.2K Baud).
• Audio/Serial versions only: Transparent serial port enables any serial device to be
extended (up to 19.2K Baud). The serial port may be used to extend one device
(requiring handshaking lines), or up to three simple serial devices (no handshaking).
• Audio/Serial versions only: Bi-directional stereo audio (16-bit digitized) support on
certain models enables high-quality audio extension.
• Each port is normally powered individually by the connected PC. A 5V DC PSU
(supplied) is required for video/serial only applications.
• Private Mode on dual-access models allows user to lock out other console.
• Rack mount chassis (1U or 2U).
• Surge protection on each RJ45 port.
• Each port uses its own separate circuit board to enhance reliability.
• Local Hubs are fully compatible with ServSwitch™ Brand CATx and CAT5 Remote
Units belonging to the same family (standard, serial or audio/serial).
