• 8 consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 32 computers directly
• Multi-platform support: PC, Mac and SUN
• Console conversion: any type of console can control any type of computer mixed combinations (PS/2 & USB) supported on either the console or computer side
• RJ-45 connectors provided for computer & console connections
• Save rack space with this 1U high unit 
• No need for KVM extender; the Twisted Pair cable connections, with optional conversion devices, support computers & consoles up to 150 meters away from the KM0832
• Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) to assure optimum video resolution for various distances, no DIP switch setting needed for the different distances of up to 150 meters between the KM0832 and computer or console
• "Keep-Alive feature ensures that the keyboard and mouse connection works properly, even when the KVM switch loses power supply temporarily
• Plug-n-Play; no software required
• Convenient computer selection via intuitive Hot Key combinations or On Screen Display (OSD) menus; OSD port list automatically expands when stations are added
• Port names automatically reconfigure when station sequence is changed
• Hot pluggable; add or remove computers without having to power down the switch
• Lifetime firmware upgrading allowed
• Master-users can access any computer from any console -even the ones connected to the second, the third, -or the thirty-second daisy chained switch
• Local-users can access any computer connected to the local switch, whether directly or through daisy chain/cascading
• AutoScan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
• Three level password security: super administrator, administrator and users
• Keyboard and mouse emulation allows computers to boot when they are not selected
• LCD, VGA, SVGA, XGA and multisync monitor support
• Superior video quality; supports resolution of up to 1024 x 768 within the distance of 150 meters

The following equipment must be used for each console:

• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation
• Either a PS/2 or a USB keyboard and mouse

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

• Either an HDB-15 video port, or for the legacy Sun, a Sun 13W3 video port
• A PS/2 style (6 pin mini-DIN) mouse port and PS/2 style keyboard port; or USB ports (for a USB keyboard and USB mouse); or for legacy Sun, a Sun style keyboard port (8 pin mini-DIN)

The following cables and adapters are required for use with KM0832:

• CAT5e or CAT6 cable - Connecting KM0832 to console station or computer adapters
• KA9120 - Connecting from KM0832 to PS/2 computers
• KA9170 - Connecting from KM0832 to USB computers
•  KA9130 - Connecting from KM0832 to legacy Sun computers
• KA9131 - Connecting from KM0832 to USB Sun computers;
• KA9140- Connecting from KM0832 to Serial computers
• KA9222A- Connecting from KM0832 console port to a PS/2 console
• KA9272A- Connecting from KM0832 console port to an USB console