StarTech KVM Console to USB 2.0 Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter

Description

The StarTech KVM Console to USB 2.0 Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter turns a notebook or netbook into a portable server crash cart, eliminating the need to carry around a large, heavy video screen, keyboard, and mouse. It delivers the VGA stream from any host computer to a laptop and emulates the laptop mouse and keyboard outputs for simple access and control of connected servers, PCs, or other headless devices.

The USB-powered adapter features a small-footprint design that requires no additional accessories to connect to servers, and requires no server-side software installation. In addition, the pocket-sized adapter draws power from the server-side USB connections, allowing the laptop/netbook to last longer without consuming battery power. The console adapter ensures full control of the connected units and provides immediate access to the POST screen and BIOS, along with the ability to handle full configuration of the attached PC or machine.

Key Features:

• Small footprint with integrated KVM cables
• Self-powered; draws power from the server USB connections
• Multi-platform support USB and PS/2 to the server or KVM (PS/2 for keyboard only)
• Upgradable firmware
• LED indicators for USB link, host video link, and host keyboard/mouse link
• Manual video adjustments to control the picture position, sharpness, image, and noise for optimal performance settings
• Snapshot feature allows you to capture screen shots of the server, error messages, and activity
• Pre-loaded special key commands
• Keyboard emulation support for USB, PS/2, and SUN systems
• Auto image centring adjustment for 4 x 3 images on a wide screen display
• Automatic video scaling when resizing the viewing pane from the console PC (laptop) for immediate, automatic compatibility
• Manual video override adjustments allow the device to work with legacy and industrial devices where other portable consoles do not
• True USB mouse synchronisation ensures accurate navigation of the connected server
• Eliminates the need for huge, bulky crash carts in the server room or distributed networks
• Cost effective solution for areas where dedicated rack mounted LCD consoles are too pricey or cumbersome to instal
• Headless Server maintenance
• Mobile server repair
• ATM and VLT maintenance and repair