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

Typical use of the ACS1216A
Mouse
Specification
ConnectionsDirect16
Max512 (via Daisy Chain)
Computer Port SelectionHotkeys, OSD
ConnectorsConsoleKeyboard1 x Mini Din 6 Fem (Purple)
1 x Mini Din 6 fem (Green)
Video1 x HD15 Female (Blue)
ComputersKey/Vid/Mouse16 x HD15 Female (Yellow)
Chain PortsIn1 x DB25 Femail (Black)
Out1 x DB25 Male (Black)
Firmware Upgrade1 x RJ11 Socket
Power1 x DC Jack
SwitchesFirmware Upgrade Recovery1 x Slide Switch
Reset1 x Semi-recessed button
LEDsOn Line16 (Orange)
Selected16 (Green)
Station ID2(Orange) 7-segment
Power1 (Blue)
Video1920 x 1440; DDC2B
Power ConsumptionDC9V,8W
EnvironmentOp. Temp0˚C~50˚C
Storage Temp-20˚C~60˚C
Humidity0~80% RH, NC
Physical PropertiesHousingMetal
Weight2.96kg
Dimensions (LxWxH)43.3 x 16 x 4.5 cm