Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Bundled Cables (F1DJ102P-B)

by Belkin

Product Details

Product Manual [642kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.1 x 4.7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000087LCG
• Item model number: F1DJ102P-B
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #64 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > External Components > KVM Switches
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 16, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Belkin's two-port KVM switch is an affordable switching solution that saves workspace while giving you control of two PS/2 computers from one console. It frees up desktop space and draws power off the keyboard, eliminating the need for a power supply. The switch includes such features as mouse and keyboard emulation to ensure smooth boot-up and operation, as well as hot-key functionality so you can switch ports easily through simple keyboard commands.

The unit supports high-quality video resolution of up to 1,920 x 1,440 (at 65 Hz through a 200 MHz video bandwidth) when used with the included coaxial VGA cabling. Its auto-scanning functionality, LED indicators, and PC99 color connectors make operation and organization easy.

Features:

• Includes two six-foot OmniView KVM cable kits
• Supports video resolution of up to 1,920 x 1,440 at 65 Hz
• Supports multiple operating systems
• Comes with a Belkin three-year warranty and free technical support
• Features hot-key switching
• Includes automatic scanning function
• Offers keyboard and mouse emulation
• Requires no power supply

Product Description

Belkin 2-port KVM Switch is an affordable switching solution that saves workspace while giving you control of two PS/2 computers from one console. It frees up desktop space and draws power off the keyboard, eliminating the need for a power supply. The Switch includes such features as mouse and keyboard emulation, to ensure smooth boot up and operation, as well as hot key functionality so you can switch ports easily through simple keyboard commands. The unit supports high-quality video resolution of up to 1920x144065Hz (through a 200MHz video bandwidth) when used with the included coaxial VGA cabling. Its auto-scanning functionality, LED indicators, and PC99 color connectors make operation and organization easy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 28, 2003

By 

philo_vance (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Bundled Cables (F1DJ102P-B) (Personal Computers)

The two complaints most often leveled against KVMs are: (1) video degradation, and (2) hardware incompatibility. I have not encountered either in using the Belkin F1DJ102PB for the past month.

I am running 2 Dells, one with W98 and the other XP-Home, through the Belkin to an Optiquest/Viewsonic Q95 monitor at 1152x864 and 85hz. The keyboard is a vanilla Dell keyboard and the mouse is a Microsoft Wheelmouse Optical. There have been zero problems.

I work with Excel spreadsheets all day long, staring at endless rows and columns of small font numbers. This makes me VERY fussy about video issues like ghosting, fuzziness and blurring. I can detect absolutely NO difference in video quality when using the KVM as opposed to running straight from PC to monitor.

The switch's maximum video bandwidth is 200Mhz. If you are using very high screen resolutions with high refresh rates (say something higher than 1600x1200x100hz=192Mhz), this could become an issue.

The mouse worked immediately on the Dell on which is was originally installed and, once I installed its drivers on the other machine (a step that I think many forget - and then complain about hardware problems), it worked fine there as well.

The unit itself is small and has cable connectors on all 4 sides. Once everything is connected, this arrangement can be somewhat ungainly - a big electronic spider. I have placed mine on the floor underneath my desk. This means I must use the keyboard shortcut to change between machines rather than the button on the switch itself, but I think I would do that anyway - its so easy. Hit the ScrollLock key twice and then either the up or down arrow key (BUT - only the arrow keys in the cursor keypad - not the ones under the '8' and the '2').

Every time you change from one machine to the other, the KVM emits a little chirp. I would like to strangle that little chirp, but this is my only complaint about the unit. It is an inexpensive (especially when you consider that Belkin has included the cables) but entirely satisfactory piece of equipment. Highly recommended.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good deal., June 29, 2003

By 

Michael Casey "Michael" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Bundled Cables (F1DJ102P-B) (Personal Computers)

This switch is wonderful. I was worried at first that is was so inexpensive (many KVMs are much more) but it works well. I use it to switch between two computers, one running XP Pro and the other running Server 2003. Both are set to a resolution of 1280x1024 at 85Hz refresh rate. I found that the monitor works best if both computers are set to the same resolution. Switching between the two is painless, using either the switch on the KVM or the keyboard shortcuts. The KVM can also automatically switch but because I leave my computer running Server 2003 on all the time I need to manually switch back and forth. Considering all the cables ar eincluded I think this is a great deal. Just be sure you need the PS2 model. If you have a USB mouse or keyboard then get a KVM that takes USB inputs.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great KVM for my home needs, August 3, 2003

By 

Noah M Egorin (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Bundled Cables (F1DJ102P-B) (Personal Computers)

This is the second KVM I have tried for my home office and have been thrilled at the performance. The functionality is as advertised. Setup was easy and you don't have to buy cables (long enough for my needs) seperately. I just hooked it up and let it go on my Windows XP and Red Hat 9 machines. The switch between computers is quick. I am also very happy with the price of the device. My only minor complaint is that the KVM has inputs all over it, and as a result you have to be careful so you don't end up with a rat's nest of wires.