AdderView Prism - AVP2, AVP4
1 CPU to 2 or 4 Keyboard, Monitor & Mouse - PS/2
DESCRIPTION:
AdderView Prism - a 'reverse KVM switch' that
enables up to four consoles to access a single computer or KVM
switch. Ideal for video splitting, resource sharing and KVM matrix
applications.
The AdderView Prism is a compact 'reverse KVM switch'
that enables you to connect multiple KVM (Keyboard, Video monitor
and Mouse) consoles to a single computer or KVM Switch. Connecting
the Prism to a computer expands the number of KVM console connections,
allowing you to control your computer from up to four different
locations. The Prism is also ideal for connecting to the front
end of KVM switches to increase the number of consoles that can
share access to the switch.
The AdderView Prism is available with either two
or four ports. Both models use standard connectors throughout
so you can connect your equipment easily using common inexpensive
cabling. For maximum convenience, the Prism may be powered using
the supplied power supply or, for many applications, may draw
its power from the attached computer via the keyboard interface.
Coupled together with the small and compact size, the interface
powering feature ensures a neat installation.
The AdderView Prism supports a high 280MHz video
bandwidth and incorporates a user-selectable video boost function
which provides video amplification to compensate for losses introduced
by long video cables. High video resolutions up to 1600 x 1280
are supported and super high resolutions exceeding 1900 x 1440
may be achieved when short cables are used. To ensure maximum
future compatibility, the Prism's firmware is flash upgradeable
via the keyboard port.
The Prism automatically manages access to the computer
or KVM switch on a timeout basis by only allowing one KVM console
to be 'active' at any one time. The video signal is distributed
to all the consoles and the 'inactive' state is indicated to the
user by the rhythmic flashing of the keyboard's num, caps and
scroll lights. Once the Prism has detected there has been no keyboard
or mouse activity from the 'active' console for the timeout period,
access to the computer is made available to the other consoles.
A 19 inch rack mount bracket is available to mount sixteen 2 port
or eight 4 port Prisms in 4 U of rack space.
