ATEN CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black

8-Port PS/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain Port and USB Peripheral Support

Key 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.

Description

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.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Console USB ports quantity	1
Console ports	USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB connector type	USB Type-A
Number of computers controlled	256
Keyboard port type	USB, PS/2
Mouse port type	USB, PS/2
Video port type	VGA
DC-in jack	Yes
Performance
DDC2B support	Yes
Daisy chain	Yes
Firmware upgradeable	Yes
Hot-Plug support	Yes
Maximum resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels
Scan interval	1,255 s
Technical details
Product colour	Black
Rack mounting	Yes
Hot-Plug support	Yes
Scan interval	1,255 s
Push button	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes
LED indicators	Yes
Hot keys	Yes
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Design
Product colour	Black
Rack mounting	Yes
Push button	Yes
LED indicators	Yes
Hot keys	Yes
Rack capacity	1U
Housing material	Metal
Display
Built-in display	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes
Power
Power source	DC
Power consumption (typical)	5 W
Input voltage	5.3 V
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Yes
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes
Other operating systems supported	Yes
Video
Maximum resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels
Sustainability
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width	17.2" (437.2 mm)
Depth	6.3" (159.9 mm)
Height	1.73" (44 mm)
Weight	5.86 lbs (2.66 kg)
Packaging content
Cables included	KVM
Other features
Push button	Yes
Hot keys	Yes