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ATEN CS1708A 8-Port PS/2-USB KVM Switch

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CS1708A
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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.

  • 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‚Ñ¢ - 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)

Computer ConnectionsDirect8
Max.256 (via Daisy-chain)
Port SelectionOn-screen display (OSD); Hotkeys; Pushbutton switches
ConnectorsConsole Port1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow)
KVM Ports8 x SPHD-15/17 Female (Yellow)
Daisy-chainIn1 x DB-25 Female (Black)
Out1 x DB-25 Male (Black)
FW Upgrade1 x RJ-11 Female (Black)
USB Port1 x USB Type A Female
Power1 x DC Jack Female (Black)
LEDsOn Line8 (Orange)
Selected8 (Green)
Station ID1 x 2-digit
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