General Description
ACS1216a is a 16 port PS/2 KVM switch designed to be mounted in a rack only taking 1U of space.
Multiple switches can be chained together using a dedicated daisy-chain port giving a total of 512 server connections via an additional 31 units.
Features & Benefits
- A single console controls up to 16 computers.
- Daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 512 computers from a single console
- No software required - convenient coputer selection via hotkeys and intuitive OSD menus.
- Auto-sensing of station's position on daisy chained installations - no need for manual DIP switch setting - front panel LED indicates station's position.
- Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed.
- Two level password security - only authorised users view and control the computers - up to four users plus an administrator - separate profiles for each.
- Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1440
- Buzzer on/off via hotkey and OSD
- Broadcast Mode: Operations simultaneously performed on all selected computers, software installation and upgrading, system wide shutdown etc...
- Rack mountable in a 19" (1U) system rack
- OS Compatibility: DOS;WIN98;WIN ME;WIN NT;WIN 2K;WIN 2003;WIN XP;LINUX
Package Contents
- 1 x 16 Port KVM Switch
- 2 x PS/2 KVM Cable
- 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable
- 1 x Power Adapter
- 1 x Rack Mount Kit
- 1 x User Manual
Typical Usage Diagram

| Specification |
|---|
| Connections | Direct | 16 |
| Max | 512 (via Daisy Chain) |
| Computer Port Selection | Hotkeys, OSD |
| Connectors | Console | Keyboard | 1 x Mini Din 6 Fem (Purple) |
Mouse1 x Mini Din 6 fem (Green) | | Video | 1 x HD15 Female (Blue) |
| Computers | Key/Vid/Mouse | 16 x HD15 Female (Yellow) |
| Chain Ports | In | 1 x DB25 Femail (Black) |
| Out | 1 x DB25 Male (Black) |
| Firmware Upgrade | 1 x RJ11 Socket |
| Power | 1 x DC Jack |
| Switches | Firmware Upgrade Recovery | 1 x Slide Switch |
| Reset | 1 x Semi-recessed button |
| LEDs | On Line | 16 (Orange) |
| Selected | 16 (Green) |
| Station ID | 2(Orange) 7-segment |
| Power | 1 (Blue) |
| Video | 1920 x 1440; DDC2B |
| Power Consumption | DC9V,8W |
| Environment | Op. Temp | 0˚C~50˚C |
| Storage Temp | -20˚C~60˚C |
| Humidity | 0~80% RH, NC |
| Physical Properties | Housing | Metal |
| Weight | 2.96kg |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 43.3 x 16 x 4.5 cm |