IOGear 4 Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP with 2.1 Sound Audio GCS1204
From IOGEAR
IOGear GCS1204 4 Port Dual Link DVI KVMP with 2.1 Audio, The GCS1204 is another revolutionary addition to Iogear market leading KVM product line. It is a 4-port Dual Link DVI KVMP switch with stereo audio ports and an integrated 2-port USB 2.0 hub. Now, users can control up to four computers and share multiple USB peripherals from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console. It features the display emulation technology making the switch intelligent to read and remember the monitor optimal display parameters and refresh rate, a function critical in today graphic intense applications where large wide screen displays (up to 30 inches) are used. The GCS1204 supports resolutions up to 3840 x 2400. Additionally, the patented asynchronous switching allows the user to independently switch applications between the connected computers. You can run one application on one computer while running another application on the other. Moreover, the integrated 2-port USB 2.0 hub is available for each computer to share multiple peripherals connected to the hub or via an external powered USB 2.0 hub. Access to such peripherals is performed on a one-at-a-time basis. Finally, the audio ports allow for connecting powered PC speakers for stereo sound and a single microphone for audio input/output to each computer.
- Brand: Iogear
- Model: GCS1204
- Platform: Windows
- Format: CD
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 4.25" h x 8.50" w x 13.00" l, 7.20 pounds
GREAT KVMP!!!
I Have used kvm switches for about 10 years now and this by far is the most effecient switch I Have used.this switch is fully spectd for USB 2.0 I use a wireless keyboard and mouse-one is bluetooth, one is wifi...both are plugged into the KVM switch and work flawlessly....a great product at a good price for anyone needing to have this quality product take care of their KVM needs..... Bob Christison
Works with the ThinkPad
I bought and returned two other KVMPs because they simply didn't work with the Lenovo ThinkPad or its docking station. This one does.
It also easily does everything else it advertises. I like playing music from one computer and working, or switching between another. Also, if your VOIP setup is on one computer, and you are tinkering on another, this setup can be handy.
I have had NO problems with this switch.
USB 2.0 speeds, DVI video, it has all the features I wanted.
Great KVM for high-end setups
This KVM was designed for high-end CAD, CAM, Gaming etc. and it works flawlessly for me. I spent a long time researching different models and very few are really capable of supporting high-end devices. Most KVM devices don't support high resolutions, many don't spoof dvi ports which can cause problems on startup if the device is not focused on the computer as it is being booted. Some, although it seems improbable, only support USB 1.1.
With this setup I am running two computers connecting to a DELL LCD display at 1920 x 1200. The picture is perfect. One of the computers is 25 feet of DVI cable away which is irresponsible of me because that is generally considered too far away to be running at such a high resolution. I am also flagrantly disregarding the USB 2.0 spec by running a USB cable over 15 feet; still it all works perfectly. This in part is probably because I running quality NVIDIA graphics cards and motherboards and I must be getting good signals but still, it's all going through the KVM and it is all working.
Additional points:
1. This KVM supports 1920 x 1200 screen resolution with perfection.
2. It is easy to switch audio, 2-port USB hub, and KVM independently with very simple hotkeys or you can use the buttons on the device if you'd like.
3. USB ports on device support my Wacom tablet and USB 2.0 external hard drives.
4. All the custom buttons on my Logitech keyboard work just fine. Your mileage may vary
5. Great KVM for graphics professionals.
6. The device comes with 4 sets of integrated cables. The quality is excellent. The video cables are as beefy as it gets. The USB and audio cables are fairly thin but the cable integration is very elegant and well thought-out. There are even integrated caps for the audio cables.
7. Unlike many KVMs, this thing looks cool and all cables are in the back of the unit except for one of the USB ports and a bonus mic and headphones ports on the front. Very clean design.
Good luck.
