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

by | Oct 26, 2013 | Rackmount KVM Switches

ATEN CS1708A-1

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.
ATEN CS1708A-2
Feature :

  • 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.

Diagram :

Diagram CS1708A
Specification :
Computer Connections
Direct 8
Daisy Chain or Cascading 512 (via Daisy-chain)
Port Selection On-screen display (OSD); Hotkeys; Pushbutton switches
Console Connectors
Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow)
Flash ROM Upgrade 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black)
CPU Connectors
Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor 8 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
Connectors
Power 1 x DC Jack Female (Black)
Daisy Chain 1 x DB-25 Female (Black) IN, 1 x DB-25 Female (Black) OUT
LEDs
On Line 8 (Orange)
Selected 8 (Green)
Station ID 1 x 2 digit, 7 segment (Orange)
Power On 1 (Dark Green)
Switches
F/W Upgrade 1 x Slide
Emulation
Keyboard PS/2, USB
Mouse PS/2, USB
USB Specification USB 1.1
Video Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hx DDC2B
Power
Voltage 5 W / 5.3 V
Amps 1amp
Power Adaptor Part #
for North America 0AD8-0605-24EG
for Continental Europe 0AD6-1605-241G
for UK 0AD4-3605-241G
Unit Dimensions
Width 17 in
Height 1.7 in
Depth 6.3
Unit Package Dimensions
Width 21.375 in
Height 9.25 in
Depth 4.625 in
Master Carton
Width 22.4 in
Height 14.8 in
Depth 10.2 in
Master Carton Qty. 3
Weight
Master Carton Wt. 9.25 lbs

 

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