ATEN CS1768 8-Port USB DVI/Audio KVM Switch
The CS1768 8-port USB DVI 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 CS1768s to control up to 512 computers – all from the original single console, making it ideal for industry-grade IT applications and management.
Key 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 switchs 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 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
Technical 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
0-50C
Storage Temperature
-20-60C
Humidity
0 – 80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing
Metal
Weight
2.80 kg ( 6.17 lb )
Dimensions (L x W x H)
43.72 x 16.12 x 4.40 cm
(17.21 x 6.35 x 1.73 in.)
