KVM Drawer – Ideal Solutions for Compact Spaces

With the introduction of a KVM drawer, space is no longer a limitation. This unit is a hardware device that integrates a keyboard, mouse, and monitor into one compact slider unit. Designed to fit in 1U or 2U of rack space, they are a boon for network administrators looking to minimize space consumption. Offering cross-platform support, these devices work with a variety of systems such as Windows, SUN, Dell, Unix, and Linux. They are also available with various screen sizes ranging from 17″ to 20″, and with USB or PS2 trackball or touchpad mouse configurations. These models in turn come with different video options including: HDMI, DVI, VGA, Composite RCA, BNC and S-Video.

This rack mount KVM drawer is available with adjustable mounting brackets and is constructed of a durable metal design with a black anodized finish. Features Include: On-Screen Display Controls Brightness, Contrast, Color, Clock, H.Position, V.Position, Phase, Scale, Auto Setup, Input Select, Multi Window, EEPROM clear, OSD adjust and save. Keyboard movement is restricted by slider rails that make typing easier.

Another variant of this device is the double sliding drawer with separate sliders, one housing the keyboard/mouse and the other housing the LCD screen with the sliders operating independently of each other. Key features of the LCD KVM include a standard D-sub 15-pin VGA input/DVI connector, a TFT LCD display, multi-language support, and a flip-up design that allows the unit to operate even when the rack door is closed. Hot Pluggable, a user can add PCs or remove connected PCs for maintenance without powering off the KVM switch or PCs. This unit does not require any additional software for operation and has auto-scan mode that monitors the servers at regular intervals ranging from 5 to 99 seconds. The operating temperature ranges from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius. Power options are 12V, 24V, and 48V DC with CE, FCC, VCCI, and TAA regulatory approvals. All of these features make KVM Drawer an ideal solution for networks and data centers, as well as server environments.