2-Port USB DVI Dual Link Dual Display/Audio KVMP™ Switch
CS1642A
The CS1642A 2-Port USB DVI Dual View KVMP™ Switch is a multi-application device that integrates a 2-port KVM switch with 2-port USB hub. The newest version now supports Quad-View functionality
Features
- One dual-screen USB console controls two/four dual-screen computers and two additional USB devices
- Multi-View Display – Easily connect two CS1642A/1644A's units for a second dual-screen setup controlled through a single connection
- Superior video quality – 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz (DVI Dual link); and 3D displays up to 1920 x 1200 at 120Hz (DVI Single link)
- Supports widescreen resolutions
- Independent switching of KVM, USB, and Audio focus
- DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with DVI specifications; and HDCP compliant
- Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux *, Mac, Sun,and FreeBSD
- Sun/Mac keyboard support and emulation **
- Video DynaSync, exclusive ATEN technology, to eliminate boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
- Power on detection - if one computer is powered off, the CS1642A will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer * Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher. The CS1642A has a builtin USB 2.0 hub, so will not support PCs or OS that do not support USB 2.0. ** PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac keyboards. ** Mac keyboards only work with their own computers.
Specifications
- Computer Connections
- 2
- Port Selection
- Hotkey, Pushbutton, Mouse
Connectors
- Console Ports
- 2 x USB Type A Female (rear panel) 2 x DVI-I Female (White) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Pink)
- KVM Ports
- 2 x USB Type B Female 4 x DVI-I Female (white) 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green) 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Pink)
- Daisy Chain Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 Female (rear panel)
- Power
- 1 x DC Jack
- USB Hub
- 2 x USB Type A Female (1 x front panel; 1 x rear panel)
LEDs
- KVM
- 2 (Orange)
- Audio
- 2 (Green)
- USB Link
- 2 (Green)
Switches
- Selected
- 3 x Pushbutton
Emulation
- Keyboard / Mouse
- USB
- Video
- DVI Dual Link: 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz; 3D Display: 1920 x 1200 @ 120Hz
- Scan Interval
- 1-99 seconds (default: 5 secs.)
- Power Consumption
- DC5.3V:3.77W:43BTU/h Note: ● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading. ● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded.
Environmental
- Operating Temperature
- 0–50°C
- Storage Temperature
- -20–60°C
- Humidity
- 0-80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
- Housing
- Plastic, Metal
- Weight
- 0.56 kg ( 1.23 lb )
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 26.23 x 7.68 x 4.40 cm (10.33 x 3.02 x 1.73 in.)
- Note
- For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.
Firmware
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