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Aten CS1788 Aten 8-Port USB DVI Dual Link KVM Switch (Rack Mounted KVM)

CS1788

Description:
The CS1788 8-Port USB DVI Dual Link KVM Switch 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 (DVI-I and VGA) console.

It can be cascaded to three levels – allowing up to 73 CS1788s to control up to 512 computers – all from the original single console, making it ideal for IT applications and management.

In addition, the CS1788 features Multi-view functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to four switches for quad-viewing in multiple-monitor installations where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows you to contrast, analyse and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment.

Features:
- One USB console controls eight Dual Link DVI or VGA computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices
- Supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) video – mixed operation Possible
- Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers
- Multiview mode – stack up to four CS1788 units and display video from up to four monitors (dual view / triple view / quad view)
- 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 – 2560 x 1600 (Dual 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 Chinese, and Spanish
- 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
- 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

Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboard work only with their own computers

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Specification:
Computer
Connections Direct 8
Max. 512 (via Cascade)
Port Selection OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton
Connectors Console
Ports Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Black)
Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) /
1 x DVI-I Female (White)
Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black)
Speakers 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
Microphone 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink; 1 x front
panel; 1 x rear panel)
KVM Ports KB / Mouse 8 x USB Type B Female (White)
Video 8 x DVI-I Female (White)
Speakers 8 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)
Microphone 8 x Mini Stereo Jack Male (Pink)
F/W Upgrade 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black)
Power 1 x DC Jack
USB 2.0 Hub 2 x USB Type A Female (White; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
Switches Port Selection 8 x Pushbutton
Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
F/W Upgrade 1 x Slide Switch
LEDs USB Link 8 (Green)
On Line / Selected 8 (Orange)
Power 1 (Dark Green)
Emulation Keyboard / Mouse USB
Video DVI Dual Link: 2560 x 1600; VGA: 2048 x 1536
Scan Interval 1–255 Seconds (Default: 5 secs)
Power Consumption DC 5.3V, 3.76 W
Environment Operating Temp.

0-50°C
Storage Temp. -20-60°C
Humidity 0 - 80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties Housing Metal
Weight 2.80 kg
Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 43.72 x 16.11 x 4.40 cm

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