8-Port USB HDMI/Audio KVM Switch

Name: 8-Port USB HDMI/Audio KVM Switch
Brand: ATEN
SKU: CS1798

CS1798

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The CS1798 8-port USB HDMI KVM Switch is a multi-purpose appliance that consolidates access and control of up to 8 HDMI computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and

Features

One USB console controls up to eight HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices
HDMI compatible
Cascadable to three levels–control up to 512 computers1
Multi-Display feature – stack up to eight CS1798 units and display video from up to eight monitors(dual display/triple display/quad display/multi-display)
2-port USB 2.0 hub built in2
Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD)
Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
OSD Backup/Restore feature–enables the administrator to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information
Firmware upgradable
Video DynaSync™ – exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
Superior video quality–supports up to 1080p / 1920 x 1200@60Hz3
Supports widescreen resolutions
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
Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
HDCP compatible
Multiplatform support–Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun4
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 emulation5
Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French
Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English (US), English (UK), German (GER.), German (SWISS), French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese
Supports hot-plugging Note: 1. CS1798 cascade to CS1798 only. 2. The USB 2.0 hub cannot be accessed through the switch by computers on the second or third level of a cascaded installation. 3. CS1798 supports the resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. The resolution of the connected source should be 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz or lower in order to avoid compatibility issues. 4. For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must be compatible with USB connections. 5. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; Mac / Sun keyboards work only with their own computers.

Computer Connections

Direct: 8
Maximum: 512 (via Cascade)
Port Selection: OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton

Connectors

Console Ports: 1 x HDMI Female 2 x USB Type A Female 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
KVM Ports: 8 x HDMI Female 8 x USB Type B Female 8 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green)
Firmware Upgrade: 1 x RJ11 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: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz; 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
Scan Interval: 1 – 255 seconds (default: 5 secs.)
Power Consumption: DC5V:5.8W:53BTU/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: 3.49 kg ( 7.69 lb )
Dimensions (L x W x H): 43.24 x 25.72 x 4.40 cm (17.02 x 10.13 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.