4-Port 4K Dual View DisplayPort KVMP with USB 3.0 Hub and Audio
GCS1944
- Maximize your high-end multi-monitor workstation with superior video resolution
- Share dual Cinema 4K DisplayPort monitors (4096 x 2160 @60Hz)
- Operate 4 DisplayPort computers with 1 keyboard, mouse, and 2 monitors
- Save Cabling Costs: ALL cables are included
- Added features via firmware updates
MSRP: $699.95
Enhance High-End Multi-Monitor Workstation
Maximize your high-end dual DisplayPort workstations by connecting them to the 4-Port 4K Dual View Display Port KVMP. Experience 4K Cinema resolutions along with rich bass and 7.1 surround sound while switching between both computers and sharing two USB 3.0 peripherals with the push of a button.
A Dual Cinema 4K Experience
Join two Cinema 4K DisplayPort monitors to your premium desktop or laptop to experience superior screen, image, and video quality. The Dual View DisplayPort KVMP delivers a Cinema 4K resolution standard of 4096 x 2160 at a frame rate of 60Hz.
Designed for professional film and video production industries, the 4-Port KVMP supports environments requiring cinematic graphics resolution. Superior quality is also ideal for applications in motion graphic design, animation, engineering, architecture, and media design.
Convenient Switching Methods
Switch and access four DisplayPort computers from the push-button front panel or hotkey combination on your keyboard. Utilize the latest in mouse port-switching functionality to change ports by simply clicking the wheel button on your 3-button USB mouse.
Expand to Utilize Up to Four 4K Monitors
Tackle large projects and double your desktop viewing space by adding a second 4-Port KVMP (GCS1944). Expand your workstations to accommodate up to four 4K Cinema DisplayPort monitors.
Smart Connectivity
Additional smart connectivity features turn your workstation into a convenient, easy-to-use powerhouse. The Power on Detection ensures automatic connection to the next powered-on computer. With Multi-Stream Transport (MST) support, double your desktop viewing space by daisy chaining each monitor to another monitor, accommodating up to four DisplayPort monitors*. The built-in USB 3.0 ports provide connectivity speeds up to 5Gbps and compatibility with legacy USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices.
- Maximize your high-end multi-monitor workstation with superior video resolution
- Share dual Cinema 4K DisplayPort monitors (4096 x 2160 @60Hz)
- Operate 4 DisplayPort computers with 1 keyboard, mouse, and 2 monitors
- Add another GCS1944 to expand up to four 4K monitors
- DisplayPort 1.2 compliant, HDCP compliant
- Allows independent switching of the KVM, USB, and audio devices
- Control/share USB3.0 peripherals between 4 computers; save money on duplicate devices
- Work on computer "A" without interrupting USB peripheral connectivity on computer "B"
- SuperSpeed 5Gbps transfer rate
- MST (Multi-Stream Transport)1
- DP++ supports HDMI and DVI output2
- Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, or mouse3
- Supports 7.1 HD audio through DisplayPort4
- Full bass response for high quality 2.1 channel audio
- Mouse emulation or bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice
- Multi-platform support – Windows®7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS®, and Linux®
- Multilingual keyboard mapping supports English, French, and German keyboards
- Mac® keyboard support and emulation5
- RS-232 Commands6
- Auto-Scan Mode to monitor all computers
- Power on detection
- Hot pluggable
- Firmware upgradable
- Includes all KVM and audio cables
1MST requires two monitors capable of DisplayPort 1.2 daisychaining, or use of an external DisplayPort MST Hub. PC Source must be DisplayPort 1.2 compliant. A DisplayPort 1.1a monitor can be the last monitor in a DP1.2 chain
2 Dual-Mode DisplayPort (DP++) requires active HDMI and DVI adapters for most display setups.
3 Mouse port switching supported alongside mouse emulation mode using a USB 3-button mouse wheel
4 HD audio through DisplayPort cannot be switched independently
5 PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac® keyboards.
6 DB9 to RJ-45 cable not included.
- Console
- 2 x DisplayPort compatible monitors
- Standard 104 key wired USB keyboard
- Standard 2 or 3 button wired USB mouse
- Microphone and speakers (optional)
- Computer
- 2 x DisplayPort ports
- Type A USB port
- Audio ports (optional)
*Use with video adapter may change performance
- 1 x 4-Port 4K Dual View DisplayPort KVMP Switch with USB 3.0 and Audio
- 8 x DisplayPort Cables (5ft.)
- 4 x USB 3.0 Cables (6ft.)
- 4 x Audio Cable Set (6ft.)
- 1 x Power Adapter
- 1 x Manual
| Function | GCS1944 |
|---|---|
| Computer Connections | |
| Direct | 4 |
| Daisy Chain or Cascading | 4 |
| Port Selection | Pushbuttons, Hotkey, Mouse (mouse port switching only works with 3-key USB mouse wheel in emulation mode), or RS-232 commands |
| Console Connectors | |
| Monitor | 2 x DisplayPort (Black) |
| Keyboard | 1 x USB Type A (Black) |
| Mouse | 1 x USB Type A (Black) |
| Audio | 2 x 3.5mm Mini Stereo Jack (Green; Front and Rear) |
| Microphone | 2 x 3.5mm Mini Stereo Jack (Pink; Front and Rear) |
| CPU Connectors | |
| Monitor | 8 x DisplayPort (Black) |
| Keyboard & Mouse | 4 x USB 3.0 Type B (Blue) |
| Audio | 4 x 3.5mm Mini Stereo Jack (Green) |
| Microphone | 4 x 3.5mm Mini Stereo Jack (Pink) |
| Switches | |
| F/W Upgrade | 1 x USB Type B |
| Port Selection | 4 x Pushbutton |
| Connectors | |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.0 Type A (Blue; Front), 1 x USB 3.0 Type A (Blue; Rear) |
| Serial | 1 x RJ-45 (DCC) |
| LEDs | |
| On Line | 4 x Orange |
| Selected | 4 x Orange |
| Audio | 4 x Green |
| USB Peripherals | 4 x Green |
| Emulation | |
| Keyboard | USB |
| Mouse | USB |
| Video Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @60 Hz (4K DCI) |
| Scan Interval | 1~255 seconds (5 seconds default) |
| Power Consumption | DC 12V |
| Environment | |
| Operation Temperature | 0~40 C |
| Storage Temperature | -20~60 C |
| Humidity | 0~80% RH, Non-condensing |
| Housing | |
| Case | Metal |
| Dimensions | GCS1944 |
|---|---|
| Unit Dimensions | |
| Height | 2.125" (5.39cm) |
| Length | 13.9" (33.5cm) |
| Depth | 6.125" (15.56cm) |
| Unit Package Dimensions | |
| Height | 9.5" (24.13cm) |
| Width | 21.5" (54.61cm) |
| Depth | 4.75" (12.07cm) |
| Master Carton | |
| Height | 10.5" (26.67cm) |
| Width | 22.25" (56.5cm) |
| Depth | 15.25" (38.74cm) |
| Master Carton Qty. | 3 |
| Weight | |
| Master Carton Wt. | 27.5lb (12.5kg) |
| Unit Pack Wt. | 9lb (4.09kg) |
| Unit Wt. | 3.55lb (1.61kg) |
Support Articles
| Publisher | Article Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube Techno Dad Life | IOGEAR 4k Dual Monitor KVM Switch | 12-12-2019 |
