IOGEAR’s GCL1816KITP is an integrated LCD console and 16 port KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switch with bundled PS/2 KVM cables that offers secure access to 16 VGA, 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 GCL1816KITP supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice for the connected computers, and the GCL1816KITP supports USB** peripheral devices to be used for system upgrades with the attached computers. A single GCL1816KITP can control up to 16 computers. As many as 16 additional compatible KVM switches can be cascaded to reach up to 256 computers* controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console with easy computer switching via front LED pushbuttons, OSD, and hotkeys.

• Integrated 16-port KVM console featuring a 17" TFT LCD active matrixmonitor, keyboard and touchpad
• 1280 x1024 resolutionon 17" rack mountLCD provides asharpvideo display
• Equipped with16 PS/2 KVM Cables
• 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 withVGAConsole port
• USB media port support for attached USB computers (system upgrades, etc)**
• Cascade up to 2 levels - control up to256 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

*Cascade with IOGEAR 8/16-Port VGA Combo KVM Switch (Model No. GCS1808 and GCS1716)
**Only systems connected with the USB KVM cables will be able to access the front USB port for system upgrades and shared peripherals