Description:

The VIP-804 "MegaSwitch"™ KVM Switch allows one keyboard, mouse and monitor to control up to four PCs. It is the ideal solution for KVM switch applications requiring access to as many as four computers, without the clutter and expense of additional keyboards, mice and monitors. The VIP-804 supports all popular keyboards and mice, including Microsoft IntelliMouse™, and video resolution of 1600 by 1200 at 75Hz.

The unique architecture of the MegaSwitch provides a dedicated microprocessor for each PC. This feature makes it possible to "hot-plug" keyboards and mice, at any time, and power the connected PCs up and down, in any order. At the heart of the MegaSwitch is Vetra's advanced keyboard and mouse emulation technology which provides error free boot up and mouse driver loading for each connected PC, and allows the MegaSwitch to operate transparently with all PCs, PC operating systems, and applications. All VIP-804 KVM Switch models are powered by the connected PCs so no external power supply is required.

The VIP-804 KVM Switch comes in a variety of standard configurations, is compact in design, easy to install and operate, and is ideally suited for desktop use, however, for applications requiring rack mounting, an optional 2U height rack mount tray is available (see Accessories ). The VIP-804 KVM Switch is also available as a Dual-Head KVM Switch (2 video monitors per PC) and as a Multi-Head KVM Switch (models for 3 or 4 video monitors per PC).

All Vetra KVM Switches are designed and manufactured in the USAfor use around the world  for enterprise mission-critical applications and are backed by a Limited 3-year Warranty. For more information on this product or our complete line of KVM solutions, please contact us at sales@vetra.com

OPERATION:

All VIP-804 "MegaSwitch" KVM Switch models can select the active PC via a keyboard "hot-key" sequence ( [scroll lock] + [1] for PC1, or [scroll lock] + [3] for PC3, etc ) or by a push button(s) located on the front panel of the KVM Switch.

Direct Entry models (as indicated by -DE in the model number) have an individual push button switch for each selectable PC channel as well as an "auto-scan" mode ([scroll lock] +"A"). Auto-scan sequentially switches through each connected and powered PC, pausing for 5 seconds at each PC before automatically switching to the next PC. The selection of any powered PC channel terminates the auto-scan mode. Direct Entry models do not allow selection of "dead" PC channels (unpowered PC or not connected).

Non-DE models have a single push button (NEXT PC) which provides manual sequential switching through all PC channels. Each time the "NEXT PC" button is depressed it switches to the next PC channel in the cycle. Non-DE models allow the selection of all PC channels regardless of power status.

In all cases and on all models, when a PC channel is selected, an LED on the front panel illuminates to indicate the selected PC while additional front panel LED's indicate which PC channels are powered. Upon selection, the intelligence in the MegaSwitch correctly sets the keyboard's status indicators, CAPS, SCROLL, and NUM Lock, as these settings may be different for each PC. The keyboard and/or mouse may be disconnected and re-connected (hot-plugged), or exchanged at any time without having to power down the connected PC's. This feature is useful if a connected device fails during a critical application.      

Features:

• Designed and manufactured in the USA for use around the world
• Backed by a Limited 3 Year Warranty
• Hot Plug feature allows keyboard and mice to be swapped at any time!
• Auto-scan feature sequentially scans all powered PC channels
• Supports all popular keyboards and mice including Microsoft IntelliMouse™
• Supports 1600 by 1200 at 75Hz video resolution
• The MegaSwitch is completely transparent to all PC's, operating systems, and programs
• Each PC boots error free, and PC's can be powered up or down in any sequence
• The VIP-804 KVM Switch is powered from the connected PC's, no external power supply is required
• Keyboard LED's and parameters are correctly set when switched from PC to PC
• PC selection via the industry's easiest hot key selection sequence, no scrolling through complicated menus
• Uses inexpensive standard cables, eliminating the need for costly multi-port cables
• A 2U height rack mount tray is available for rack mount installation

Models:

All VIP-804 "MegaSwitch" KVM Switch models can select the active PC via keyboard "hot-key" sequence. Direct Entry models (as indicated by -DE) have an individual push button switch for each selectable PC channel, while non-DE models have a single push button (NEXT PC) that switches sequentially through the connected PCs. Dual-Head KVM Switch and Multi-Head KVM Switch models available.

VIP-804-KM: 4 port KVM Switch. Switch one keyboard and mouse between four PCs. PC selection via keyboard "hot-key", or sequentially via "NEXT PC" push-button. Provides a cost effective solution for applications where the monitors of the connected PC's must be on at all times. You will need eight 6-pin mini-DIN male-male cables, such as our VIP-300-6MM-06 cables, to connect to the PCs.
$179.00

VIP-804-KM-DE: 4 port KVM Switch. Switch one keyboard and mouse between four PCs. PC selection via keyboard "hot-key", auto-scan, or direct entry front panel switches. You will need eight 6-pin mini-DIN male-male cables, such as our VIP-300-6MM-06 cables, to connect to the PCs.
$227.00 

VIP-804-KMV: 4 port KVM Switch. Switch one keyboard, mouse and monitor between four PCs. PC selection via keyboard "hot-key", or sequentially via "NEXT PC" push-button. You will need four of our VIP-305-KVM-06 combo cables to connect to the PCs. Or you may use eight 6-pin mini-DIN male-male cables, such as our VIP-300-6MM-06 cables, and four HDD15 video cables to connect to the PCs.
$239.00 

VIP-804-KMV-DE: 4 port KVM Switch. Switch one keyboard, mouse and monitor between four PCs. PC selection via keyboard "hot-key", auto-scan, or direct entry front panel switches. You will need four of our VIP-305-KVM-06 combo cables to connect to the PCs. Or you may use eight 6-pin mini-DIN male-male cables, such as our VIP-300-6MM-06 cables, and four HDD15 video cables to connect to the PCs.
$299.00 

All prices are subject to change without notice.
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Connections:

Standard male-male extension cables are used to connect the MegaSwitch to the keyboard and mouse ports of the PC's, and standard HDD15 Male-female video cables are used to connect to the video ports of PC's. Using standard cables eliminates the need to replace an entire multi-port cable if one connection is damaged or fails, thereby reducing the overall cost of maintainence. You may use your cables, or ours (see Accessories ). The captive cables that are part of the keyboard, mouse, and monitor are used to connect these devices to the MegaSwitch.

Specifications:

Dimensions for all models of the VIP-804 KVM Switch are 2.63 in H x 8.08 in W x 6.32 in D (6.68 cm x 20.52 cm x 16.05 cm). The housing is molded of black GE Cycolac-T, a high impact ABS material, and is internally shielded with an acrylic base nickel coating for RFI attenuation. Front and rear panels are fabricated from .062 in thick aluminium and finished with low gloss paint. All VIP-804 KVM switch models are powered from the connected PC's keyboard and mouse ports, so no external power supply is required. FCC and CE marked. Shipping weight is less than 3 lbs per unit.

Environmental
                     Operating Temp:            32 to 104 deg. F (0 - 40 deg. C)
                     Storage Temp:              -4 to 122 deg. F (-20 - 50 deg. C)

Supported Hardware
                     Computer:                      IBM PC/AT, PS/2 and 100% compatibles
                     Video Monitors:              VGA, SVGA
                     Maximum Resolution:     up to 1600 x 1200 to 75 Hz
                     Peripherals:                   AT and PS/2 keyboards, PS/2 mouse

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