Friday, November 28, 2014

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



Overview-
The ATEN 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.

Feature-
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™ - 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. 
Package Contents
  • 1x KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit
  • 2x Custom KVM Cable Sets
  • 1x Console Cable
  • 1x Firmware Upgrade Cable
  • 1x Foot Pad Set(4 PCS)
  • 1x Power Adapter
  • 1x User Instructions
 Product Available at DcGears.