IOGEAR’s GCL1808 is an integrated LCD console with 8 port KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switch that offers secure access to 8 VGA, USB or PS/2 computers. It features a convenient rack mountable sliding / retractable 17" TFT LCD active matrix monitor and keyboard with built-in touchpad for a space-saving and streamlined integration. For added convenience it also supports an external USB mouse. An extra USB / PS/2 console port is provided on the rear panel to manage the LCD KVM switch from an external console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse). All this in a universal 1U rack mount space. The GCL1808 supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice for the connected computers, and the GCL1808 supports USB peripheral devices to be used with the attached computers. A single GCL1808 can control up to 8 computers. As many as 8 additional compatible KVM switches can be cascaded to reach up to 128 computers controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console. Benefits: - Increases space, productivity, and provides as an energy cost savings solution - It contributes to a greener environment by reducing the amount of waste generated by multiple components - An easy / efficient way to organize and streamline a growing or expanding server operation - Cascade with other IOGEAR KVM’s; GCS1808’s or GCS1716’s. Features - Integrated 8-port KVM console featuring a 17" TFT LCD active matrix monitor, keyboard and touchpad - 1280 x 1024 resolution on 17" rack mount LCD provides a sharp video display - Adjustable depth to fit different sizes of racks - Multi platform OS support - Windows, Mac, Sun Solaris, and Linux - Easy to operate - computer selection via front panel pushbutton LED’s, intuitive OSD (on screen display), and hotkeys - External USB mouse port for convenience - External USB or PS/2 with VGA Console port - USB media port support for attached USB computers (system upgrades, etc) - Cascade up to 2 levels - control up to 128 computers from a single console - Security - 2 level password protection for OSD - DDC Emulation - Video settings of each computer are automatically adjusted for optimal output to the monitor - Rack mountable in a 19" (1U) system rack - Custom ASIC provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the installation - Fully Supports DDC2B