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unit connected to the keyboard, monitor and mouse (or just the monitor in the Video Only model). The
Local and Remote units are interconnected with Cat5 cable through their RJ-45 connectors.
Crisp and clear 1280x1024 video resolution is supported. Automatic video equalization control compensates
for image quality loss over long cables. The Cat5 KVM Extender has auto-equalization to provide the best
image quality at any cable length. The Cat5 Video Only Extender requires manual adjustment of
equalization to obtain optimum image quality.
Multiple Platform Control
Our Universal KVM switches support multiple platform control, allowing one user to control up to 32 PC,
Sun or Mac computers (or 152 computers with cascading) with just one keyboard, mouse and monitor.
Incorporating internal software that allows the KVM switch to “translate” the signals between the keyboard
and mouse and the various computers, universal KVM switches allow expansion of the network that is not
limited to a particular platform.
Most KVM switches support only PS/2 keyboards and mice. NTI’s multiple platform KVM switches can be
used with PS/2, Sun or Mac keyboards and mice; users choose the peripheral platform that best meet their
needs.
NTI’s unique keyboard hot-plug feature allows users to change their keyboard on the fly – even to a different
keyboard platform – with no need to reboot the computer or power-off the switch.
Multiple User Control
NTI’s line of KVM switches also include two types of
Matrix KVM switches. Matrix KVM switches support
multiple users and multiple platforms. As discussed in the
“Control of Costs” section above, matrix switches utilize
plug-in modules (Modular Matrix) or adapter cables
(Universal Matrix) to allow multiple users to control
computers of multiple platforms. The platform configuration
is flexible – when administrators needs to add a computer, or
change out an attached computer of one platform to a
computer of a different platform, they need only add or
change the plug-in module or adapter cable rather than
replace the switch.
Figure 7A – Cat5 KVM Extender Application. Figure 7B – Cat5 Video Only Extender Application.
Figure 8 – Matrix KVM switches provide multiple user control..