The IOGEAR 2-Port DualView Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch with Audio comes with four DVI-I outputs, two DVI-I inputs, and a pair of USB ports, so you can control 2 computers using two monitors and a single keyboard and mouse. For multimedia applications, the switch delivers 2-channel sounds by featuring standard audio jacks for your speakers, headsets, and microphones. In addition, a 2-port USB hub allows you to connect printers, external storage drives, scanners, and more to your two systems.
The six dual-link DVI-I ports offer a resolution of up to 2500 x 1600, which is suitable for 3D graphics and gaming. You can quickly switch between the two systems with asynchronous hotkey software switching or the three buttons located on the front panel. The switch supports Dynasync so that Windows 7 can read and remember the monitor's video resolution when switching between or booting computers. IOGEAR has designed this switch to work with various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS X, Sun Solaris, and Linux. Being HDCP compliant, the switch is firmware upgradeable. Furthermore, two sets of KVM cables and two DVI-D cables are included to complete your switching needs.
- Dual-Monitor Support
- Manage 2 Computers
- 4 x DVI-I Outputs, 2 x DVI-I Inputs
- Resolutions up to 2500 x 1600
IOGEAR GCS1642 Overview
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IOGEAR GCS1642 Reviews
Worth every penny!
I purchased this KVM switch to switch between my two mac pros. Originally I was switching between the computers by hand every time I wanted to switch between my video/audio rigs. Removing desktops became too much to deal with and affected my productivity. Now I can run both mac pros (2 monitors-two computers-one mouse and keyboard) simultaneously! No more heavy lifting and rewiring every time I want to use an alternate computer. Why didn't I get this sooner! Easy and quick setup and all the wires needed were included. Worth every penny.
If you have the need, this is the answer
For my wife and I, it is unthinkable to think about only having one monitor. My wife has used this product for three years to separate her gaming computer from her home/photography computer. When we upgraded her gaming computer, I took it over so I could run my video editing software off one computer and most everything else off the other. Without hesitation, I purchased the same device because my monitors have DVI inputs. Set up with quick and easy. I have had good luck with IOGear products and trust the name. Why not a 5 star? The audio component does not work on either of our computers. Each of us gets buzz from one of the computers. We tried multiple solutions on her computer before just bypassing the KVMP using an audio splitter cable directly from each computer to her speaker. (not a perfect solution, but it works) Another lesson learned. Each of us has a computer whose video card only has ONE DVI port, but several Display Ports and an HDMI port. We could use a Display Port to DVI adapter or cable with this unit. We COULD NOT get an HDMI to DVI adapter to work.