The
first factor that caught my attention was the USB support. Most KVM's nowadays
management computers through the PS/2 ports for the keyboard and mouse, and
this KVM conjointly support this ancient methodology. However, you'll be able
to conjointly management a USB-enabled pc through one in all its USB ports from
the KVM, even though your keyboard and mouse are not of the USB breed! One
distinct advantage of this is often that it will change wiring a trifle. Rather
than having to traumatize 2 PS/2 connectors and therefore the video cable, you
simply have one USB cable and therefore the video. Another feature that's
distinctive to the present KVM is that the audio/microphone switch. This allows
you share one speaker and one mic with the up to four computers that area unit
connected to the KVM. Different options that area unit notable area unit the
firmware-upgrade capability which will offer Belkin the flexibility to handle
any issues with the KVM's options and therefore the 5-year assurance.
Installation
is incredibly easy. After all, a KVM has invariably been a hardware device that
hasn't needed any special package or drivers. For PS/2 installation, you just
power down the pc, disconnect your tangible parts, and connect them to the
console ports of the KVM. You then use a collection of KVM cables to attach
your pc to the KVM. Connecting a pc via USB to the KVM may be a bit completely
different. During this case, you need to power on the pc, and then connect the
KVM to the laptop via USB. Most up-to-date in operation systems can sight the
KVM and install the suitable drivers.
