Aten CS1708A 8-Port USB-PS/2 VGA KVM Switch

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.

• 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
• 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
• Two level password security; only authorized users view and control computers; up to four users and an administrator with separate profiles for each
• Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without having to power down the switch

KVA-CS-1708A