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Vista connector styles
Vista models are divided into two broad categories,
those with DB25 connectors and those with PC connectors. Those units with
DB25 connectors are the easiest to manage, because there is a single locking
connection to the box. The cabling is compatible with the Rose UltraCable
system which is very orderly and streamlined. Those units with PC connectors
require three connections for each computer to the box. This is not so
bad for two port units, but becomes quite cumbersome for eight port units.
The UltraCable cables are proprietary and slightly more expensive than
the cables with PC connectors. In all cases the connectors that go to
the common keyboard monitor and mouse are PC style, so that you can plug
the devices directly into the Vista. Rose gives you the choice between
the two connector systems. If you want the absolute lowest cost go with
the PC connectors. If you want the best system go with the DB25 connectors.
Vista M-series
These units are in a rack-mountable steel chassis.
They have a high resolution video just like the mini. They come in 2-port
or 4-port models. Besides being available as PC models, they are available
in a PC/Apple model. The PC/Apple models have DB25 connectors only, but
each port is programmable as PC or Apple.
Vista L-series
These units are available in 4-port and 8-port in a
wider chassis. It is also steel and rack-mountable. There is an on-screen
display (OSD) option. This option allows you to configure the switch form
the OSD and to program the names of your computers. When you switch to
a computer the name in programmable color, position, and font is shown.
You can also select a computer by name and switch to it. There is also
a built-in screen saver and many more features.
Video
All Vista models have very high resolution capability
and support VGA video beyond 1600 x 1280 non-interlaced. Keyboard, mouse
and video signals can be driven up to 1,000 feet using CrystalView™
extenders.
Keyboard and Mouse
All Vista models support full emulation of keyboard
and mouse, computers can be booted at any time. There is full support
for all operating systems such as Windows 95/98/NT/2000, Linux, and those
on Unix workstations, such as IBM AIX and HP/UX. The computer's mouse
type can be PS/2, PS/2 wheel, or serial type.
Vista commands
All Vista models support switching from the keyboard
with easy to use commands. In addition all Vista models support the following
commands: switch to next computer, scan mode on and off , set scan time
interval, set video blank interval, keyboard and mouse reset, reset computer
mouse, resync computer mouse, set typematic rate and delay, identify firmware
version, set computer keyboard mode, change computer mouse type (PS/2,
PS/2 wheel, or serial), and save settlings in non-volatile memory. In
addition the models with OSD support OSD configuration and switching with
OSD.
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Features
- Full Keyboard and Mouse emulation, computers
can be booted at any time.
- Keyboard State maintained Keyboard Num Lock,
Caps lock and scroll lock states are automatically saved and restored
when switching amoung CPU's
- Supports Keyboard mode 3 required by many
Unix workstations
- Wide range of Mice supported PS2, PS2 Wheel
and Serial mice
- Full Control All Vista models support switching
from the keyboard with easy to use commands. In addition all Vista models
support the following commands: switch to next computer, scan mode on
and off, set scan time interval, set video blank interval, keyboard
and mouse reset, reset computer mouse, resync computer mouse, set typematic
rate and delay, identify firmware version, set computer keyboard mode,
change computer mouse type (PS/2, PS/2 wheel, or serial), and save settlings
in non-volatile memory. In addition the models with OSD support OSD
configuration and switching with OSD
- Power is provided by the Computer, so there
is no need for an external power supply
- Port options (see below)
One-year warranty.
Front Panel
- Switch to any computer from front panel.
- Front panel LEDs show which computer is selected
- Front panel LEDs show which computer is powered
on
- Status LED shows keyboard and mouse activity
- Reset switch reinitializes all devices
Specifications
| Dimensions/weight: |
KVT models: 3.2" W x 4.2" D x .8" H / 1
lb. 8.1 x 10.7. x 2.0 cm. / .5 kg. |
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KVM models: 8.8" W x 3.4" D x 1.75" H /
2 lb. 22.4 x 8.6. x 4.3 cm. / .9 kg |
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KVL models: 13.3" W x 4.8" D x 1.75" H
/ 4 lb. 33.8 x 12.3 x 4.4 cm. / 1.8 kg. |
| Input power |
Supplied by computers; optional power supply
available |
| Video bandwidth |
350 MHZ |
| Rack mount option |
19", 23", or 24" (not available on mini)
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| Chassis |
Fully shielded, black painted steel with
polyester graphic overlay panel |
| Controls |
Reset Switch Computer Select Switch: 1-8
(varies by model) |
| Indicators |
Status LED, shows keyboard-mouse activity
Computer select LEDs 1-8 (varies by model) Computer power LEDs 1-8
(varies by model) |
| Environmental |
0 - 55°" C, 0% to 80% non-condensing relative
humidity Typical Application |
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Vista™
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