The 2x8 kvm switch from belkin allows control up to 8 servers from two consoles and is expandable to control up to 256 servers from up to four consoles. Using the most advanced technology to the kvm market in our patent-pending, quad-bus technology, this innovation lets four server administrators simultaneously control up to 256 computers in a daisy-chain configuration (maximum of 16). Complete your kvm solution with the high-performance connections you need (see cables listed at right). With a 60% reduction in size, our proprietary cabling technology offers easy cable management and cable bulk reduction. Supporting a high-quality resolution of up to 2048x1536. 85Hz through a 400mhz bandwidth for all daisy-chained kvm switches. Belkin innovation brings another key advantage in the powerful yet easy-to-use intelliview graphical on-screen display (osd). Based on a windows?Operating system design, intelliview allows the administrator to name, group, sort, or select the connected servers or server groups from the keyboard or mouse. Intelliview enables administrators to group servers together, and to assign three levels of security rights to user groups. Features and specifications: delivers quad-bus technology, for expanded control by up to four users. Includes a powerful graphical osd for extensive control over connected servers. Offers cross-platform support for usb and ps/2 interfaces. Provides multilevel security for added protection of connected servers. Flash upgrades firmware for future system enhancements or updates. Features hot keys for immediate switching between servers. Depicts the active servers with interactive front-panel user interface. Saves space with a 1u design for 19-inch racks. Features high-level system diagnostics to avert and warn of problems.