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

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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.

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)

Computer Connections	Direct		8
	Max.		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)
Switche	Port Selection		8 x Pushbutton
	FW Upgr. Rec.		1 x Slide
Emulation	Keyboard/Mouse		PS/2, USB
Video			2048 x 1536; DDC2B
Scan Interval (OSD Select)			User Specified: 1-255 sec.
Power Consumption			DC 5.3 V; 5 W
Environment	Operating Temp.		0-50˚C
	Storage Temp.		-20-60˚C
	Humidity		0-80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties	Housing		Metal
	Weight		2.66 kg
	Dimensions (L x W x H)		43.30 x 16.00 x 4.40 cm