16-Port KVM Switch: Key Features
16-Port KVM Switch: Key Features
•• Front panel status LEDs give a clear indication of the active PCs
The PLANET 16-Port KVM Switch, KVM-1610, supports up to 16 PCs by
itself and is capable of cascade controls up to 256 computers from the •• Complies with the height of the 1U chassis specification and
installable with a hanging stand into a 19” chassis system
CPU port. Just connect the cable and turn on the power, up to 256 sets
of personal computers can be controlled by a keyboard, a mouse and a •• Requires no additional software or hardware
monitor without installing any additional interface card or software. The
administrator can switch between computers by just pressing a button or •• Supports hot plug; not necessary to turn off the original system
regardless of a newly installed PC or KVM
the pre-defined hotkey on the keyboard. PLANET KVM switches are the
perfect choice for home, office, server farm, or testing sites where there is
a need to manage multiple computers efficiently and easily.
The KVM-1610 also fully supports various models of PS/2 and USB mice
manufactured by Logitech, Microsoft and IBM as well as compatible PS/2
and USB mice of other brands. The KVM supports the PS/2 and USB
Keyboard Port of the CODE SET1/2/3 and further allows you to use the
KVM for all kinds of servers and PCs.
Data Sheet
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KVM-1610
Applications
PLANET's KVM switch family is the most cost-effective and simple solution of controlling a group of PCs in the network. Multiple computers can be
managed via only one single set of monitor, keyboard and mouse directly. No software drivers or system configuration are required, iMac, Power
Mac and Sun systems can also be supported by using PLANET's innovative USB-PS2 adapter. Switching among computers is achieved simply by
pushing a button on the KVM switch or a pre-defined hotkey on the keyboard or via the KVM-1610's On Screen Display (OSD) function.
Standalone Operation
Main Console
Max. 16 PCs
Star-cascade Operation
Main Console
Specification
Ordering Information
Related Information
Available Modules