8-Port USB DVI Dual Link/Audio KVM Switch

Name: 8-Port USB DVI Dual Link/Audio KVM Switch
Brand: ATEN
SKU: CS1788

CS1788

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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,

Features

One USB console controls eight Dual Link DVI or VGA computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices
Supports a digital (DVI) or analog (VGA) video output
Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers
Multi-Display feature – stack up to four CS1788 units and display video from up to four monitors (dual display / triple display / quad display)
2-port USB 2.0 hub built in
Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification
Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD)
OSD Backup/Restore feature – enables the administrator to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information
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
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 Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboard work only with their own computers

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 (Green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Pink; 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
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 (Dual Link): 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz; VGA: 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz
Scan Interval: 1 – 255 seconds (default: 5 secs.)
Power Consumption: DC5.2V:8.26W:64BTU/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: 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.)
Note: For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.