The CS1708A KVM switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). A single CS1708A can control up to 8 computers. As many as 31 additional switches can be daisy-chained to each other, so that up to 256 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console. Additionally, a front panel USB port is available for each computer to access any peripherals connected to it on a one-at-a-time basis.
FEATURES
- One USB-PS/2 console controls up to 8 computers
- Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units – control up to 256 computers from a single console
- Front accessible USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals *
- Dual Interface – supports computers and console with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice
- Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac and Sun
- Video DynaSync™ – stores the console monitor’s EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display resolution
- Supports USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun
- Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
- USB / PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation – computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere
- Superior video quality – up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
- No software required – convenient computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys and multilingual on-screen display (OSD) menus
- Auto-senses station’s position on daisy-chained installations; no need for manual dip switch setting; front panel led indicates station’s position
- Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed
- Two level password security; only authorized users view and control computers; up to four users and an administrator with separate profiles for each
- Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
- Broadcast Mode – operation simultaneously performed on all selected computers… etc
- Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without having to power down the switch
- Buzzer on/off via hotkey and OSD
- Firmware upgrades to all the chained KVM switch at the same time via the daisy-chain cable
- Rack mountable in 19″ system rack (1U)
* The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.
ATEN CS1708A Specs
| Computer Connections | Direct: 8 Maximum: 256 (via daisy-chain) |
| Port Selection | On-Screen Display (OSD) Hotkeys Pushbutton switches |
| Connectors | Console Port: 1 x SPHD-18 male (yellow) KVM Ports: 8 x SPHD-15/17 female (yellow) Daisy-Chain: In: 1 x DB-25 female (black) Out: 1 x DB-25 male (black) FW Upgrade: 1 x RJ-11 female (black) USB Port: 1 x USB type (A) female Power: 1 x DC jack female (black) |
| LEDs | On Line: 8 (orange) Selected: 8 (green) Station ID: 1 x 2-digit, 7-segment (orange) Power: 1 (dark green) |
| Switches | Port Selection: 8 x pushbutton FW Upgr. Rec.: 1 x slide |
| Emulation | Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2, and USB |
| Video | 2048 x 1536; DDC2B |
| Scan Interval | User Specified: 1-255 seconds |
| Power Consumption | 5.3 VDC/5 W |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Housing | Metal |
| Dimensions | 17.21 x 6.29 x 1.73″ (43.72 x 15.99 x 4.40 cm) |
| Weight | 5.86 lb (2.66 kg) |
