ATEN 8-Port PS/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain Port and USB Peripheral Support
ATENPricing available upon request
Warranty: 2 Years
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.
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.
Technical Specifications
- Computer Connections
- Direct: 8
- Maximum: 256 (via Daisy-chain)
- Port Selection: OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton
- Connectors
- Console Ports: 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow)
- KVM Ports: 8 x SPHD-15/17 Female (Yellow)
- Daisy Chain Ports:
- 1 x DB-25 Female (Black)
- 1 x DB-25 Male (Black)
- Firmware Upgrade: 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black)
- USB Port: 1 x USB Type A Female
- Power: 1 x DC Jack Female (Black)
- Switches
- Port Selection: 8 x Pushbutton
- Firmware Upgrade Recovery: 1 x Slide
- LEDs
- Online: 8 (Orange)
- Selected: 8 (Green)
- Station ID: 1 x 2-digit, 7-segment (Orange)
- Power: 1 (Dark Green)
- Emulation
- Keyboard / Mouse: PS/2, USB
- Video: 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
- Scan Interval: 1 – 255 Seconds (Default: 5 secs)
- Power Consumption:
- DC5.3V:3.8W:33BTU/h
- Note:
- The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading.
- The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded.
- Environmental
- Operating Temperature: 0-50˚C
- Storage Temperature: -20-60˚C
- Humidity: 0-80% RH, Non-condensing
- Physical Properties
- Housing: Metal
- Weight: 2.66 kg ( 5.86 lb )
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 43.72 x 15.99 x 4.40 cm (17.21 x 6.3 x 1.73 in.)
What's Included
- 1x KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit
- 1x Custom KVM Cable (VGA, USB; 1.8m/6ft)
- 1x Custom KVM Cable (VGA, PS/2; 1.8m/6ft)
- 1x Custom Console Cable (VGA, USB, PS/2; 27 cm/0.88 ft)
- 1x Firmware Upgrade Cable
- 1x Foot Pad Set(4 PCS)
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x User Instructions
- Product Type:
- Rack KVM
