| A CAT5 KVM switch has replaced the bulky | | | | Cat5/Cat5e and Cat6 cables, have dual power |
| cables typically used to connect systems and | | | | with fail over and 12, 24 and 48 volt DC power |
| uses Cat5 cabling for connecting the computers | | | | options. High quality images are delivered using |
| to the KVM switch. These switches allow a user | | | | these switches and a resolution of 1600 x 1200 is |
| to directly connect the switch to a keyboard, | | | | provided by them. They are compatible with SUN, |
| video display and mouse while giving the added | | | | Mac, IBM, HP and Dell. Windows Vista/2003/XP |
| benefit of longer distances and better cable | | | | 2000, Linux, Netware and UNIX operating |
| management between all of the computer | | | | systems are all supported by the KVM over Cat5 |
| systems. With the help of these Cat5 KVM | | | | switches. |
| devices, a user can be at a distance of up to 40 | | | | IP Cat5 KVM units are another type of these |
| meters away from a server. These units can also | | | | switches which are becoming popular amongst |
| be cascaded to achieve greater control. | | | | users who need browser based access from |
| Standard KVM switch models support PS2 mouse | | | | anywhere in the world. These switches operate |
| and keyboard peripherals and others support USB | | | | via IP and allow for 128 bit secure browsing. |
| peripherals along with their VGA video. Key | | | | Equipped with multi layer security features, these |
| features of the CAT5 KVM are the reduction in | | | | switches are preferred by network administrators |
| desktop and server rack cable clutter, greater | | | | as it allows them maintain security and control the |
| distances and the ability to control a mix of PS2 | | | | servers from any location. |
| and USB systems. They can be operated with | | | | Financial institutions, server rooms, remote |
| front panel push button controls, keyboard | | | | desktop applications, conference rooms, data |
| commands, RS232, and the OSD (on screen | | | | centers, military, government and commercial |
| display). They are designed in a 1U rack mount | | | | applications are ideal places to use the CAT5 KVM |
| form factor and available in 16 or 32 port | | | | Switch as these places involve controlling multiple |
| configurations. These devices are compatible with | | | | computers with a single KVM console. |