Product Overview
ATEN's CS1768 is an 8-port USB DVI KVM switch that 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 console.
It features multi-display functionality that allows the use of standard USB cables to stack up to four switchs for quad-displaying in multiple monitor installations where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards.
ATEN CS1768 Includes:
- Qty (1) CS1768 8-Port USB DVI KVM Switch with Rack Mounting Kit
- Qty (2) KVM Cable (DVI-D, USB, Audio; 1.8m/6ft)
- Qty (1) Firmware Upgrade Cable
- Qty (1) Power Adapter (6ft.)
- Qty (1) Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)
- Qty (1) User Manual
- Qty (1) Quick Start Guide
ATEN CS1768 Features:
- One USB console controls eight Single Link DVI or VGA computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices
- KVM console supports a digital (DVI-D) or an analog (VGA) video output
- Computer ports support digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) video inputs* – mixed operation possible
- Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers
- Multi-Display mode – stack up to four CS1768 units and display video from up to four monitors (dual display / triple display / quad display)
- Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD)
- OSD Backup/Restore function – enables the administrator to back up the switch´s configuration and user profile information
- 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in
- Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification
- Two-level (Administrator/User) password authorization for enhanced security protection
- Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French
- Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems
- Console audio ports on front panel for easy access
- Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun
- Supports widescreen resolutions
- Superior video quality – 1920 x 1200 (Single Link DVI); 2048 x 1536 (VGA); DDC2B
- Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
- DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI specifications
- HDCP compatible
- Video DynaSync™ – exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
- Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice
- Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting
- Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation**
- Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English (US), English (UK), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish
- Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
- Broadcast mode – allows you to send commands from the console to all computers to perform operations simultaneously.
- Firmware upgradable
ATEN CS1768 Specifications:
- 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: 6.17 lb ( 2.80 kg )
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 17.21" x 6.35" x 1.73" (43.72 x 16.12 x 4.40 cm)
- Note: For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.
