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8 Port Rackmount KVMs

8-Port DVI KVMP switch KIT with DVI and VGA Cables (TAA Compliant)

8-Port DVI TAA Compliant VGA
MPN: GCS1108KIT2

UPC: 881317510587

This product is EOL and is no longer being sold.
Sale price$799.95

IOGEAR's 8-port USB DVI VGA KVMP Switch allows access and control of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and either a DVI or VGA monitor console. Experience video resolution up to 1920 x 1600 with the freedom of choosing either DVI or VGA interface with a complete mix set of both VGA and DVI KVM Cables.

8-Port DVI & VGA KVMP Switch

IOGEAR's 8-port USB DVI VGA KVMP Switch allows access and control of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and either a DVI or VGA monitor console. Experience video resolution up to 1920 x 1600 with the freedom of choosing either DVI or VGA interface.

Expanded Connectivity

Control a connection of up to 512 computers by cascading 3 levels of this 8-Port USB DVI & VGA KVMP from a single console. The built-in USB 2.0 hub allows peripheral sharing between the connected system, backwards compatible with USB 1.1.

EDID Support

IOGEAR's Video DynaSync™ technology optimizes the display resolution. DynaSync*'s technology reads and remembers the monitor's parameters (EDID) so there is no delay or change of video resolution when switching between, or booting computers. Simplify your centralized connectivity!

Simple Switching Methods

Easily switch between connected computers by either manually pressing the front panel push buttons, entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or via on-screen display (OSD) system. A convenient auto-scan feature permits automatic scanning and monitoring of activities on all connected.

2.1 Surround Sound

Enjoy surround sound as this 8-port DVI & VGA KVMP provides 2.1 audio and microphone support, as well as multimedia keyboard support.

*IOGEAR’s DynaSync provides the EDID support for Windows 7

  • One USB console controls eight DVI or VGA computers
  • Supports both digital (DVI), analog (DVI) video and analog (VGA)
  • Superior video quality: 1920x1200 (Single Link DVI), 2048x1536 (VGA); DDC2
  • Supports widescreen resolutions
  • Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun
  • Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and on-screen display (OSD)
  • Includes two USB 2.0 peripheral sharing ports
  • Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
  • Two-level (Administrator / User) password authorization for enhanced security protection
  • Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers
  • IOGEAR's DynaSync* technology reads and remembers the monitor's parameters (EDID) so there is no delay or change of video resolution when switching between, or booting computers
  • Audio enabled – Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems
  • Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting
  • Console mouse port emulation / bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice
  • Mac / Sun keyboard support and emulation**
  • Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
  • Broadcast mode – allows you to send commands from the console to all computers to perform operations simultaneously
  • Firmware upgradable
  • HDCP compatible
  • Console audio ports on front panel for easy access

*IOGEAR’s DynaSync provides the EDID support for Windows 7

**Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; does not emulate Mac / Sun keyboard to PC keyboard

Console

  • Display Option #1 – A display with both DVI and VGA connection*
  • Display Option #2 – A display with DVI-I connection
  • Display Option #3 – One each of DVI and VGA displays
  • 1 set of USB keyboard and mouse

Computers

  • 1 DVI port or 1 VGA port
  • 1 USB port

Operating Systems

  • Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10
  • Mac OS9 to 10.x
  • Sun Solaris
  • Linux

*IOGEAR's Display Emulation Technology provides the EDID support for Windows 7

  • 1 x GCS1108 8-port USB DVI KVMP Switch
  • 4 x 6ft Single Link DVI-D USB KVM Cable
  • 4 x 6ft VGA USB Audio / Mic KVM Cable
  • 4 x DVI-A (M) to VGA (F) Adapter
  • 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable
  • 1 x Power Adapter
  • 1 x Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)
  • 1 x User Manual
  • 1 x Rack Mounting Kit

GCS1108 Firmware V 1.6.156 Download

Release Date: 03/12/2024

GCS1108 Firmware V 1.5.142 Download

Release Date: 11/30/2020

GCS1108 Firmware V 1.5.141 Download

Release Date 06/03/2019

Windows 7 32-bit
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8.1 32-bit
Windows 8.1 64-bit
Windows 10 32-bit
Windows 10 64-bit

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FunctionGCS1108KIT2
CPU Connectors
Monitor8 x DVI-I ports (female)
Microphone8 x Microphone jack
Audio8 x Stereo earphone jack
Keyboard & Mouse8 x USB Type B sockets
Console Connectors
Mouse1 x USB Type A socket
Keyboard1 x USB Type A socket
Monitor1 x VGA port (female) / 1 x DVI-I port (female)
Microphone2 x Microphone jack (1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
Audio2 x Stereo earphone jack (1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
LEDs
Selected8 x Orange
On Line8 x Orange
USB Peripherals8 x Green
Power On1 x Dark Green
Port SelectionFront Panel Switches; Hotkey
Video ResolutionDVI: 1920 x 1200; VGA: 2048 x 1536
Scan Interval1-255 secs (Default: 5 secs)
Emulation
KeyboardUSB
MouseUSB
Computer Connections
Direct8
Daisy Chain or CascadingUp to 512 (via Cascade)
Operating Temperature0 - 50 C
Storage Temperature-20 - 60 C
Humidity0 - 80% RH
Peripheral Sharing2 x USB 2.0
Housing
CaseMetal
DimensionsGCS1108KIT2
Unit Package Dimensions
Height10"
Depth9"
Length22"
Master Carton
Width10"
Height10"
Depth22"
Master Carton Qty.1
Weight
Master Carton Wt.15.24lbs