IOGEAR GCS84B MiniView SE 4-Port Desktop KVM Switch with Cables

by Iogear

Product Details

Product Manual [152kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 8 x 1.7 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000077XII
• Item model number: GCS84B
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Once again, IOGEAR has raised the bar on quality KVMs. This desktop PS/2 KVM switch features the latest in micro-design and technology. Setup is fast and easy: simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. The two PS/2 console ports are on the front of the unit for easy and convenient access.

IOGEAR's MiniView SE GCS84A provides two convenient methods to access connected computers: use push-button selection switches, located on the unit's front panel, or type hot-key combinations from the keyboard. There is no better way to save time and money than with IOGEAR's MiniView SE GCS84A. Cables are included.

Features:

• Use one keyboard, monitor, and mouse to control up to four computers
• Works with PS/2 compliant computers
• Operating system independent
• Supports Mac and SUN (additional adapters are required to support Macintosh, DB, and SUN)
• Plug-n-Play monitor support
• Supports video resolutions up to 2,048 x 1,536
• Easy to install--no software required
• Easy to operate--push buttons or hot keys
• Keyboard and mouse emulation fro error free computer booting
• Built-in AutoScan mode to monitor all computers
• LEDs allow for easy status monitoring
• Increases desk space and productivity
• Decreases power and equipment costs
• Trim-line, compact design
• 3-year limited warranty

Product Description

A Faster Way To Connect. Once again, IOGEAR raises the bar on quality KVMs. These desktop PS/2 KVMs feature the latest in micro-design and technology. Setup is fast and easy simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. The four PS/2 console ports are on the front of the unit for easy and convenient access. IOGEARs MiniView SE GCS84B provides two convenient methods to access the connected computers- use push-button selection switches, located on the units front panel, or type Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. There is no better way to save time and money than with IOGEARs MiniView SE GCS84B.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great KVM, February 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: IOGEAR GCS84B MiniView SE 4-Port Desktop KVM Switch with Cables (Personal Computers)

This IOGear KVM is great! It works flawlessly for my computers. I'm running a mixed windows/freebsd environment. One thing that I noticed is that the mouse picks up really fast, almost instantaneously. Can't say the same for the Belkin KVMs I have worked with. I'm running mine without the additional power supply, it works fine without it. It is also very compact. I have mine vertical using the provided stand. This is a great product!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works flawless so far, April 17, 2003

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B. B. (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: IOGEAR GCS84B MiniView SE 4-Port Desktop KVM Switch with Cables (Personal Computers)

I just want to correct the previous reviewer about the GCS14. He probably has a defective kvm. Mine works flawless. One, I can boot any OS I want in any order. Two, the keyboard key combo (ctrl + alt + shift + "ID") works for me.

You don't need to have to monitor set to the booting machine. I recommend however that you do so when using any kvm machine. It help the operating system detect the correct devices (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) attached. If you don't, they OS will load the generic drivers for mouse, keyboard, and plug'n play monitor. This is perfectly logical.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one, February 18, 2005

By 

Max Tardiveau "a software geek" (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: IOGEAR GCS84B MiniView SE 4-Port Desktop KVM Switch with Cables (Personal Computers)

After suffering for two years with a Belkin, I bought this guy. Look no further, this is The One. I have it hooked up to a Mac, a Windows box, a laptop, and a Unix machine, and it works perfectly. I am as pleased as can be. You can even do fancy stuff like have the keyboard go to one machine and the video to another, but I haven't had the need for that yet.
An excellent product.