The CS1716A 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 CS1716A can control up to 16 computers. As many as 31 additional switches can be daisy-chained to each other, so that up to 512 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.
Feature :
- One USB-PS/2 console controls up to 16 computers
- Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units – control up to 512 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 :
Specification :
| Computer Connections | |
| Direct | 16 |
| 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 | 16 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 | 16 (Orange) |
| Selected | 16 (Green) |
| Station ID | 2 x 7-segement (Orange) |
| Power On | 1 (Dark Green) |
| Switches | |
| F/W Upgrade | 1 x Slide |
| Emulation | |
| Keyboard | PS/2, USB |
| Mouse | PS/2, USB |
| USB Specification | 1.1 |
| Video Resolution | 2048 x 1536 ; DDC2B |
| Scan Interval | User Specified: 1–255 sec. |
| Power | |
| Amps | 1.6 Amps (MAX) |
| Voltage | 5 VDC @ 6.5W |
| Power Adaptor Part # | |
| for North America | 0AD8-0605-24EG |
| for Continental Europe | 0AD6-1605-241G |
| for UK | 0AD4-3605-241G |
| Environment | |
| Humidity | 0–80% RH, Non-condensing |
| Operation Temperature | 32-122°F (0–50°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4-140°F (-20–60°C) |
| Unit Dimensions | |
| Width | 17 in |
| Height | 1.7 in |
| Depth | 6.3 in |
| Unit Package Dimensions | |
| Width | 21.375 in |
| Height | 9.25in |
| Depth | 4.625 in |
| Master Carton | |
| Width | 22.4 in |
| Height | 10.2 in |
| Depth | 14.8 in |
| Master Carton Qty. | 3 |
| Weight | |
| Master Carton Wt. | 31 lbs |
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