OVERVIEW
The SKM-08 enables users to manage and switch KM
(Keyboard and Mouse) functions of up to eight connected
computers, including multi-head computers. With support
of multiple displays per computer, users can create the
ultimate KM environment. Users can simply connect the
monitors directly to the computers and use the SKM-08 to
switch between computers for KM operation.
The SKM-08 is completely driverless, requiring no software
or updates (although the device has the capability for
rmware updates). It is compatible with virtually any PC and
all major operating systems without the need for software
downloads, and it supports all USB 2.0 devices. With full
USB keyboard and mouse emulation, the SKM-08 delivers
the utmost in user-friendly operation. Furthermore, the
device enables users to control KM functions on one
computer while maintaining the connection of other
USB peripheral devices on another connected computer
simultaneously, without interruption for improved workow.
Users can switch inputs via the buttons on the front panel
or hot keys. The SKM-08 is the rst KM device on the
market to offer RS-232 control. Users can also switch
using a double click of a mouse’s center button (known as
Mouse Gesture Switching). In single-head mode, users can
switch computers with SmartAVI’s new PASS (Progressive
Automatic Screen Switching) technology, which enables the
device to automatically switch computers based on where
the user’s mouse goes. It’s a quick, efcient and intuitive
way to provide smooth switching that corresponds
with a user’s cursor movement.
FEATURES
• Manage four connected computers
• Dedicated processors for emulation
• Supports independent switching for USB 2.0 devices
• Full keyboard and mouse emulation
• PASS (Progressive Automatic Screen Switching)
technology for automatic switching following the user’s
mouse movement
• Front-panel switching and RS-232 control
• Driverless operation for easy implementation,
including multi-head use
1. Ensure that power is disconnected from SKM-08.
2. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on a computer to the respective port of the SKM-08. Do this for
each of the computers.
3. Optionally Use 3.5mm Stereo (Male-to-Male) audio cables to connect the audio out ports of the four computers to their
respective ports (Audio In) of the SKM-08.
4. Optionally connect RS-232 for control functions.
5. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the two USB ports marked Keyboard and Mouse.
6. Optionally connect speakers to the Audio Out port on the SKM-08.
7. Optionally connect up to two USB 2.0 devices to the two USB ports marked USB 2.0
SKM-08 FRONT
SKM-08 BACK
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
USB 2.0 K/M
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MADE IN USA
RS-232 Control 1234
USB IN
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