This high end switch is essential for more demanding applications. It enables up to 2 users to simultaneously access up to 8 PCs. In addition to this, one of the user control ports also incorporates a twisted-pair cable interface allowing these users to access the switch from a local or remote location of up to 200m away using low cost CAT5/5e/6 cable. This CPU Switch also boasts a number of additional 'goodies' such as redundant power supply support, individual On-Screen Display for each user, flash upgradeability, high video bandwidth and DDC support for "Plug & Play" monitors. SmartBoot feature automatically boots all machines during power up. Mixed AT & PS/2 keyboards and PS/2 & RS-232 mice supported as standard (control ports only support PS/2 mice). Channel switching by front panel keys, keyboard hotkeys or mouse button. Channel switch by On-Screen Display. Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel is changed. Supports high bandwidth monitors up to 1900 x 1440. OVC circuit means Optimum Video Quality even over extended distances. Supports keyboard modes 1, 2 & 3, mouse prompt and stream modes for maximum compatibility. Supports LINDY mice, Microsoft IntelliMouse, Logitech Firstmouse+, MouseMan+ and other wheel mice. Supports IBM ThinkPad 'Y' cables. Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. Standard cable connections make installation easy and inexpensive. All ports are active simultaneously - the connected PCs may all be booted at the same time. Mouse restoration functions to enable 'hot plugging' of certain systems. Robust metal case ensures good shielding and video quality. Supports RS6000 computers. Screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options. Confirmation of selected ports on local and cascaded CPU Switches. Twisted-pair control port, allowing remote access distance of up to 200m using CAT5/5e/6 cable - CAT5 Extender Junior, Extender Plus, Extender Pro or C5 Junior (Remote unit only) required. Support for up to 2 simultaneous users from up to 8 locations. Individual On-Screen Display for each user allowing computers to be selected by name. User logon option. Security access allowing the administrator to restrict certain computers to certain users only. Redundant power supply support for fail-safe operation. Flash upgrade-able - firmware can be upgraded by connecting the switch to a computer's serial port and running a download program (requires additional cable). DDC1/DDC2 support for "Plug & Play" monitors. Individual power-down reset for each user port without affecting another operation. Multiple channel cascadability. Comes complete with 19" rackmount kit (1U height). Made in Europe. 3 Year Warranty.