IOGEAR MiniView GCS1744 4-Port Dual View KVM Switch

IOGEAR MiniView GCS1744 4-Port Dual View KVM Switch (GCS1744)

4 x 1 - 4 x SPHD-15 Video/USB, 4 x SPHD-15 Audio/Video

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Description

The Dual View GCS1744 USB KVMP Switch brings dual head video functionality to IOGEAR's USB KVM switch technology. Now four dual-display computers can be accessed and controlled from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitors. In addition, the GCS1744 allows the computers to share USB peripherals connected to the USB peripheral ports, such as printers, scanners, portable hard drivers, etc.

Recognizing the importance of sound, this switch is also audio-enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can enjoy the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers.

Main Features

  • Number of Computers: 4
  • Number of Users: 1 x Local User
  • Video Signals: VGA
  • Video Signals: SVGA
  • Graphics Resolution: 2048 x 1536
  • Scan Intervals:
  • 1-99 Seconds
  • Operating Range: 1.83 m
  • Cable Length: 8 x 1.83 m KVM Cable Included
  • User/Console Ports: 1 x 4-pin Type A Female Keyboard
  • User/Console Ports: 1 x 4-pin Type A Female Mouse
  • User/Console Ports: 2 x 15-pin HD-15 Female VGA
  • User/Console Ports: 1 x Female Line Out
  • User/Console Ports: 1 x Female
  • Computer Ports: 4 x 15-pin SPHD-15 Female Video
  • Computer Ports: 4 x 15-pin SPHD-15 Male Audio/Video
  • Other Ports: 2 x 4-pin Type A Female
  • Other Ports: 1 x RJ-11
  • Input Voltage: 5 V DC
  • Power Consumption: 1.25 W
  • Temperature: 32°F (0°C) to 122°F (50°C) Operating
  • Temperature: -4°F (-20°C) to 140°F (60°C) Storage
  • Humidity: 0 to 80% Non-condensing Relative Humidity
  • Package Contents:
  • 1 x MiniView GCS1744 4-Port Dual View KVM Switch
  • 4 x Custom audio/video cables (6 ft long)
  • 4 x Custom USB/video cables (6 ft long)
  • 1 x Firmware upgrade cable
  • 1 x User Manual
  • 1 x Quick Start Guide
  • Additional Information:
  • Independent switching of KVM, USB, and audio
  • Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables is all it takes
  • Easy to operate - computer selection via push button switches or hotkeys
  • Auto Scan function to monitor computer operation
  • Hotkey selection for OS and keyboard language
  • LED display for easy status monitoring
  • Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock, states are saved and restored when switching
  • Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for easy maintenance
  • Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting
  • Efficient, ergonomic design - logical connector layout
  • System Requirements:

    Console:

  • 2 x VGA monitors
  • 1 x USB mouse
  • 1 x USB keyboard

    • Computer:

  • 2 x VGA, SVGA, or Multisync port
  • 1 x Type A USB port
  • Operating Systems:
    • Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
    • Mac OS 8.6 or greater
    • Sun Solaris work station
    • Linux, UNIX and other USB supported systems*

    Audio:

  • Requires 2-piece powered speaker system

    • *Additional drivers and support may be needed

  • Compatibility:
  • Supports multimedia USB keyboards
  • Supports Mac & Sun keyboards
  • Platform Support: PC
  • Platform Support: Mac
  • Platform Support: Sun
  • Standard Warranty: 3 Year Limited

    • Package Contents

  • 1 x MiniView GCS1744 4-Port Dual View KVM Switch
  • 4 x Custom audio/video cables (6 ft long)
  • 4 x Custom USB/video cables (6 ft long)
  • 1 x Firmware upgrade cable
  • 1 x User Manual
  • 1 x Quick Start Guide

    • General Information

    Product TypeAnalog KVM Switch
    Brand NameIOGEAR
    ManufacturerIOGEAR, Inc
    Product ModelGCS1744
    Product NameMiniView GCS1744 4-Port Dual View KVM Switch
    Product LineMiniView
    Manufacturer Part NumberGCS1744
    Manufacturer Website Addresswww.iogear.com
    Marketing Information

    The Dual View GCS1744 USB KVMP Switch brings dual head video functionality to IOGEAR's USB KVM switch technology. Now four dual-display computers can be accessed and controlled from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitors. In addition, the GCS1744 allows the computers to share USB peripherals connected to the USB peripheral ports, such as printers, scanners, portable hard drivers, etc.

    Recognizing the importance of sound, this switch is also audio-enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can enjoy the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers.

    Technical Information

    Video SignalsSVGA
    Number of Computers4
    Graphics Resolution2048 x 1536
    Operating Range1.83 m
    Scan Intervals
  • 1-99 Seconds
    • Number of Users1 x Local User
    Cable Length8 x 1.83 m KVM Cable Included

    Interfaces/Ports

    Computer Ports4 x 15-pin SPHD-15 Male Audio/Video
    Other Ports1 x RJ-11
    User/Console Ports1 x Female

    Power Description

    Power Consumption1.25 W
    Input Voltage5 V DC

    Environmental Conditions

    Humidity0 to 80% Non-condensing Relative Humidity
    Temperature-4°F (-20°C) to 140°F (60°C) Storage

    Miscellaneous

    Compatibility
  • Supports multimedia USB keyboards
  • Supports Mac & Sun keyboards
    • System Requirements

    Console:

  • 2 x VGA monitors
  • 1 x USB mouse
  • 1 x USB keyboard

    • Computer:

  • 2 x VGA, SVGA, or Multisync port
  • 1 x Type A USB port
  • Operating Systems:
    • Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
    • Mac OS 8.6 or greater
    • Sun Solaris work station
    • Linux, UNIX and other USB supported systems*

    Audio:

  • Requires 2-piece powered speaker system

    • *Additional drivers and support may be needed

    Platform SupportSun
    Package Contents
  • 1 x MiniView GCS1744 4-Port Dual View KVM Switch
  • 4 x Custom audio/video cables (6 ft long)
  • 4 x Custom USB/video cables (6 ft long)
  • 1 x Firmware upgrade cable
  • 1 x User Manual
  • 1 x Quick Start Guide
    • Additional Information
  • Independent switching of KVM, USB, and audio
  • Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables is all it takes
  • Easy to operate - computer selection via push button switches or hotkeys
  • Auto Scan function to monitor computer operation
  • Hotkey selection for OS and keyboard language
  • LED display for easy status monitoring
  • Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock, states are saved and restored when switching
  • Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for easy maintenance
  • Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting
  • Efficient, ergonomic design - logical connector layout

    • Warranty

    Standard Warranty3 Year Limited
    October 18, 2009 Jim says:
    Pros: It's a great little unit - I've got a Mac, a Vista box, and two Linux boxes set up on it, and it all works fine. Had a little problem with the ATI drivers on the Ubuntu box, but the Mac, the Vista box, and the NVidia drivers on the CentOS workstation handled it perfectly.
    Being able to leave the sound on one box while you toggle to another is a really awesome feature - it means I can leave music playing while I'm doing the KVM shuffle.
    Cons: Cables can be a bit short if you've got a spread-out workspace.
    I couldn't find a DVI version of this - a lot of modern dual-head cards are DVI-only, and having to scare up enough adapters is annoying.
    It's a great little unit - I've got a Mac, a Vista box, and two Linux boxes set up on it, and it all works fine. Had a little problem with the ATI drivers on the Ubuntu box, but the Mac, the Vista box, and the NVidia drivers on the CentOS workstation handled it perfectly.
    Being able to leave the sound on one box while you toggle to another is a really awesome feature - it means I can leave music playing while I'm doing the KVM shuffle. Cables can be a bit short if you've got a spread-out workspace.
    February 8, 2009 Desert Bill says:
    Pros: Great size. Good instructions. Integrated cables.
    Cons: The USB leads on the integrated cable are too short. They should be the length of the cable itself instead of half that.
    Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 was not recognized. Tech support agreed the keyboard wouldn't work even in the "custom" USB port.
    Returned switch.
    Great size. Good instructions. Integrated cables. The USB leads on the integrated cable are too short. They should be the length of the cable itself instead of half that.
    Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 was not recognized. Tech support agreed the keyboard wouldn't work even in the "custom" USB port.
    Returned switch. There are no good, inexpensive 4 port switches. LinksKey is a better switch, even though it is more expensive
    December 2, 2007 Bob says:
    Pros: Worked perfectly. Hotkey computer switching works fast and flawlessly. I have used several other KVM switches which had problems in this area - either not always switching the first time you key in the hotkeys, or having serious lag time, but not this model. Picture quality is also good for both monitors.
    Cons: I haven't found any.
    Worked perfectly. Hotkey computer switching works fast and flawlessly. I have used several other KVM switches which had problems in this area - either not always switching the first time you key in the hotkeys, or having serious lag time, but not this model. Picture quality is also good for both monitors. I haven't found any. I did not hook up my speakers to the switch, so I can not speak to that functionality.
    March 22, 2007 AER says:
    It took me 6 days worth of calls and having to go through the same tech support script with each person to get escalated to their development team to determine
    March 9, 2007 almostgem says:
    Pros: Dual Monitor support, Keyboard hotswitch, includes audio, and cables included. Cables are much more compact that my older system. This combines video, and audio, in one cable, and another cable for USB Keyboard, Mouse and other video. Last system had all cables separate.
    Cons: Some compatibility issues with older machines using USB support for Keyboard and Mouse. Only support for 4 machines.
    Dual Monitor support, Keyboard hotswitch, includes audio, and cables included. Cables are much more compact that my older system. This combines video, and audio, in one cable, and another cable for USB Keyboard, Mouse and other video. Last system had all cables separate. Some compatibility issues with older machines using USB support for Keyboard and Mouse. Only support for 4 machines. If you have relatively new machines, this works well. I had two machines that I was using as servers that were Dual 850 PIII, and after upgrading bios still wouldn't reliably connect. Not a hugh issue, but it was painful to replace the machines that were still serving a purpose.
    July 8, 2006 blkbam says:
    Strengths:Only two cables needed for Dual Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse/Audio to each PC. Cables Supplied USB Hub. ... Weaknesses:Poor support of NVidia Chipset motherboards. Manufacturer\'s…
    June 13, 2006 Anonymous says:
    Pros: Seems to work great so far, and they got great support. both before and after the purchase.
    Cons: It seems to have a problem with holding many keys at once (7-8), EX: Playing bf2 and flying a helicopter with the keyboard. When it messes up you've gotta restart it by turning off all 4 comptuers and unpluging it....hopfully Ill figure out how to fix it soon enough though, ive only been trying to figure it out for a day or two
    Seems to work great so far, and they got great support. both before and after the purchase. It seems to have a problem with holding many keys at once (7-8), EX: Playing bf2 and flying a helicopter with the keyboard. When it messes up you've gotta restart it by turning off all 4 comptuers and unpluging it....hopfully Ill figure out how to fix it soon enough though, ive only been trying to figure it out for a day or two
    October 15, 2005 M. Hovila says:
    Only after purchasing one and fighting with skipping and sticking keystrokes for a day did I find out from Iogears tech support that not only does this KVM not work…

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