ATEN: 8 Port DVI KVMP

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- Superior video quality – 1920 x 1200 (Single Link DVI); 2048 x 1536 (VGA); DDC2B
- Supports a digital (DVI) or analog (VGA) video output; Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers
- Broadcast mode – allows you to send commands from the console to all computers to perform operations simultaneously.
- Multi-Display feature – stack up to four CS1768 units and display video from up to four monitors (dual display / triple display / quad display)
The CS1768 8-port USB DVI KVM Switch is a multi-purpose appliance that consolidates access and control of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and dual-monitor (DVI-I and VGA) console.
It can be cascaded to three levels – allowing up to 73 CS1768s to control up to 512 computers – all from the original single console, making it ideal for industry-grade IT applications and management.
In addition, the CS1768 features multi-display functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to four switches for quad-displaying in multiple-monitor installations where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows you to contrast, analyse and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment.
Furthermore, the CS1768 comes with ATEN’s on-screen display (OSD) function, which can access any computer connected to the installation, it also offers OSD configuration back up/restore to save/ back up the OSD settings and restore them as needed.
The CS1768 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. Two microphones can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).
Package Contents
- 1x CS1768 8-Port USB DVI KVM Switch with Rack Mounting Kit
- 2x KVM Cable (DVI-D, USB, Audio; 1.8m/6ft)
- 1x Firmware Upgrade Cable
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)
- 1x User Instructions
Computer Connections | |
Direct | 8 |
Maximum | 512 (via Cascade) |
Port Selection | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton |
Connectors | |
Console Ports | 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) 1 x DVI-I Female (White) 2 x USB Type A Female 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Pink; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) |
KVM Ports | 8 x DVI-I Female (White) 8 x USB Type B Female 8 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green) 8 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Pink) |
Firmware Upgrade | 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black) |
Power | 1 x DC Jack |
USB Hub | 2 x USB Type A Female (1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) |
Switches | |
Port Selection | 8 x Pushbutton |
Reset | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton |
Firmware Upgrade | 1 x Slide Switch |
LEDs | |
USB Link | 8 (Green) |
Power | 1 (Dark Green) |
On Line /Selected | 8 (Orange) |
Emulation | |
Keyboard / Mouse | USB |
Video | DVI (Single Link): 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz; VGA: 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz |
Scan Interval | 1–255 seconds (default: 5 secs.) |
Power Consumption | DC5.3V:4.53W:47BTU |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | 0-50°C |
Storage Temperature | -20-60°C |
Humidity | 0 - 80% RH, Non-condensing |
Physical Properties | |
Housing | Metal |
Weight | 2.80 kg ( 6.17 lb ) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 43.72 x 16.12 x 4.40 cm (17.21 x 6.35 x 1.73 in.) |
Note | For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format. |