IOGEAR 8-Port PS/2 KVM Switch Kit with KVM Cables GCS78KIT

by Iogear

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 22 x 9.3 inches ; 7.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009U60FA
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• Item model number: GCS78KIT
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #69 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > External Components > KVM Switches
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 22, 2003

Product Description

Style Name: 8-port with 8 PS/2 KVM cable

Your business is growing faster than you expected and four computers simply are not enough to meet your needs. Not a problem. IOGEARs new 8-port PS/2 KVM is just the tool you need to help reduce the need for redundant hardware. Now you can control up to eight computers with a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. This 8-port KVM switch comes with built-in AutoScan mode that lets you conveniently monitor every attached computer for a specified amount of time, while our Hot Key technology allows you to switch ports easily using the keyboard. With its 1U, 19inch rack-mountable casing and status-monitoring LEDs, the IOGEAR 8-port PS/2 is the perfect switch for your home, small business or any other multi-computer environment. This kit includes four 6 ft KVM cables and four 10ft KVM cables.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Switch - Very bad cables, May 11, 2007

By 

RK "Guru" (Dulles, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: IOGEAR 8-Port PS/2 KVM Switch Kit with KVM Cables GCS78KIT (Personal Computers)

The switch has nice features. One can switch from the unit or from the keyboard. There are LEDs to indicate the status of connected systems.

BUT, the included cables simply do not support high resolution. This switch is claimed to support 1920X1440 but I had lots of trouble getting 1280X1024 out of the cables. When I used my cables from an older IO Gear 4-port switch I was able to get the proper resolution.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of IOGear 8-port KVM switch, March 27, 2010

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tigerand (Mountain View, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: IOGEAR 8-Port PS/2 KVM Switch with AutoScan GCS78 (Personal Computers)

This is a very decent KVM switch, and unlike some cheapo 4-port switches, I have no problems with some machines reacting to being switched away from. The LED system is very intuitive. The blue power LED is possibly the brightest LED I've ever seen. I had to put some tape over it to keep it from overpowering the room when it's dark. Good quality case and rackmount system too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked right out of the box. No issues., January 28, 2008

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R. Burris "WhosUrPapa" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: IOGEAR 8-Port PS/2 KVM Switch Kit with KVM Cables GCS78KIT (Personal Computers)

I had a iogear 4 port kvm switch, but had to upgrade to this 8 port. Worked great right out of the box. I have 3 windows desktops, 1 laptop and 2 Sun Solaris workstations. I had previously purchased a PS/2 to Sun converter box to make the Sun systems work.
It's true about the power light, very bright... put a piece of electric tape over it and it's not as bad now.

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