Question 1

I have 2 of my 4 computers that I will need to connect that only have 1 DVI, but 1 VGA as well. I need to use them as dual monitor as well...Will a standard VGA to DVI adaptor allow this KVM to fucntion as a dual monitor KVM for those computers?

Accepted Answer

I am running 1 computer with a display port to DVI adapter and it works great.  I cannot see why it would not work for a VGA to DVI adapter.

Question 2

I have the IOGear 4 port Symphony KVM switch but it cannot power the Logitech G510 programmable gaming keyboard.  Does the USB port in this model have enough power for this keyboard???

Accepted Answer

Maybe not.  I don't use the same keyboard as you, but I had trouble when I tried to connect my old Microsoft keyboard to this KVM switch.  To solve the problem, I connected my monitor's USB hub to the KVM switch, and connected the keyboard to the monitor.  The keyboard worked fine after that, so I guess it needed some extra power.

Question 3

Will this KVM correctly pass HDCP signaling? HDCP is the High Def Copy Protection mechanism that the Blu-Ray industry insisted on. I have another brand dual-DVI KVM now, and it switches video signals just fine, but won't pass movie playback from Blu-Ray discs or from other content-protected video sources. When I connect the EVGA video card directly to either monitor, HDCP-protected content displays just fine. So I know that both the video card and both monitors are perfectly HDCP compliant. But when my current dual DVI KVM is in the way, HDCP signals are blocked.

So, does this Iogear KVM do the right thing with HDCP-protected video or not? Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Sorry, Barton.  I'm not doing anything with Blu-Ray through my KVM and have no knowledge of HDCP signals.

I am happy with it's performance as a KVM.

Question 4

Does it come with mounting brackets for a 19" rack?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 5

DO you have a switch that can handle 3 monitors or more??

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for 3 or more monitors on the output... you are going to want to look at KVMs that are in the hundreds and thousands for the price. They are not cheap.
I've usually seen dual output monitor support.

Brand	IOGEAR
Model	GCS1644

Type	DVI, USB
PC Connectors	Monitor 8 x Dual Link DVI-I Female Keyboard & Mouse 4 x USB Type B Female Audio 4 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green) Microphone 4 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink)
Console Connectors	Monitor 2 x Dual Link DVI-I Female Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female Audio 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green) Microphone 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink)
Computer Connections	4 Ports
Monitor Connections	2 Ports
Video Resolution	Dual Link DVI: 2650 x 1600 Single Link DVI: 1920 x 1200
AutoScan Interval	1~99 seconds (5 seconds by default)
LED Indicators	Mode 3 (Orange) KVM 4 (Green) Audio 4 (Green) USB Peripherals 4 (Green)

Temperature	Operation: 0~50°C Storage: -20~60°C
Humidity	0% to 80%,Non-Condensing

Power Features	Voltage DC 5.3V Amps 2.4A
Features	Dual View Dual-Link DVI support - share 2 DVI monitors with a single keyboard and mouse, along 4 computers Quad View (DCC Mode) - when connecting two GCS1644 units together High resolution - up to 2560 x 1600 2-port USB 2.0 hub for peripherals sharing Asynchronous hotkey switching between KVM focus, USB peripheral, and Audio ports IOGEAR's Display Emulation 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 Complete keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting and real-time switching Computer switching via front panel push buttons or hotkeys Supports MAC and Sun keyboard and special keys Firmware upgradeable Plug & Play - no software installation required Buzzer ON/OFF via hotkey

Dimensions	17" x 1.75" x 6.13"
Weight	12.6

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