IOGEAR
IOGEAR GCS1808 8-Port USB PS/2 KVM Switch
Controls eight USB or PS/2 computers from one VGA console with front-panel, OSD and hotkey switching
- TypeD-Sub, USB, PS/2
- PC Connectors8 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
- Console Connectors1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow)
- Computer Connections8 Ports (Direct)
- Monitor Connections1 Port
- Video Resolution2048 x 1536, DDC2B
- Control 8 computers directly from one console
- Cascade units to manage up to 64 systems
- Switch instantly via front panel, OSD or hotkeys
- Supports USB and PS/2 computers across Windows, Mac, Linux and Sun Solaris
- Drives VGA video up to 2048 x 1536 with DDC2B
Eight-port USB and PS/2 KVM switch
The IOGEAR GCS1808 lets one keyboard, monitor and mouse control up to eight computers directly. It supports both USB and PS/2 host interfaces and works with Windows, Mac, Sun Solaris and Linux systems. Cascading additional units expands the total to 64 connected computers from a single console. This switch targets administrators managing multiple servers or workstations in a rack or lab environment.
Front-panel LEDs, OSD and hotkey switching
Computer selection is performed through illuminated front-panel buttons, an on-screen display menu or programmable hotkey sequences. The console attaches via a single SPHD-18 male connector while each computer links through an SPHD-15 female port. A bundled cable kit matches the SPHD connectors to standard VGA, USB and PS/2 plugs, so no extra adapters are required. Misaligned cables or missing pin adapters are the most common setup issues.
Stable video up to 2048 x 1536 under continuous use
The switch maintains DDC2B communication at 2048 x 1536 resolution during extended AutoScan cycles ranging from 1 to 255 seconds. Operating temperature is rated 0 to 50 °C with humidity up to 80 % non-condensing, and the unit draws 2.4 A from a 5.3 V DC supply. No active cooling is present, so airflow around the 22 x 9.63 x 5.5 inch chassis must remain unobstructed for sustained reliability.
Highlights
- Control 8 computers directly from one console
- Cascade units to manage up to 64 systems
- Switch instantly via front panel, OSD or hotkeys
- Supports USB and PS/2 computers across Windows, Mac, Linux and Sun Solaris
- Drives VGA video up to 2048 x 1536 with DDC2B
Specifications
| Brand | IOGEAR |
|---|---|
| Model | GCS1808 |
| Type | D-Sub, USB, PS/2 |
| PC Connectors | 8 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow) |
| Console Connectors | 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow) |
| Computer Connections | 8 Ports (Direct) |
| Monitor Connections | 1 Port |
| Video Resolution | 2048 x 1536, DDC2B |
| AutoScan Interval | 1-255 sec. |
| Temperature | Operation Temperature 0~50°C Storage Temperature -20~60°C |
| Humidity | 0% to 80%,Non-Condensing |
| Power Features | Voltage DC 5.3V Amps 2.4A |
| Features | Multi-platform OS support - Windows, Mac, Sun Solaris and Linux Supports both USB and PS/2, VGA computers Easy to operate - computer selection via front panel LED's, intuitive OSD (on screen display) and hotkeys *Cascade up to 2 levels - control up to 128 computers from a single console (*Cascade compatible with GCS1716 for control over 128 computers) Security - 2 level password protection for OSD Maximum video resolution: up to 2048 x 1536 ** Front USB Port - for system upgrades and shared peripherals (fully compliant with USB 1.1) (**Only systems connected with the USB KVM cables w |
| Dimensions | 22" x 9.63" x 5.5" |
| Weight | 9.4 lbs. |
| Shipping weight | 4.19 kg |
| Package size | 559 × 234 × 152 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I confirm the GCS1808 is working after connecting eight computers?
The front panel LEDs light up for the active port and the OSD shows the selected channel at up to 2048 x 1536 resolution.
What cables come with the GCS1808 and what must I buy separately?
The switch includes the unit and a DC 5.3V 2.4A power adapter; SPHD-15 to USB/PS/2 cables for each computer and a VGA cable for the console monitor are sold separately.
Should I choose this 8-port model or cascade units to reach 64 computers?
One GCS1808 handles eight direct connections; cascade up to eight units using the SPHD-18 console port to control 64 computers from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor.
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