This Aten CS1708AUKIT 8-Port Combo (USB-PS/2) KVMP w/ 8-USB Cables 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 CS1708AUKIT 8-Port Combo (USB-PS/2) KVMP w/ 8-USB Cables Features:
- A single 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 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun
- Display Emulation Technology – stores the console monitor's EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display resolution
- Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
- USB / PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation – computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere
- Video resolution 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; operations simultaneously performed on all selected computers
- 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)
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