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 consoles 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 are automatically reconfigured when the 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 switches 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
- 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
