Marketing description

The CS1716A KVM allows access to 16 directly connected computers, and through Daisy chain architecture as many as 512 total servers may be controlled from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor. To simplify installation and to keep track of so many servers a custom ASIC (patent pending) provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each KVM station in the chain.
A front panel USB port provides server access to USB devices such as Hard Drives, or CDROM s, eliminating the need to physically connect a storage device to a server to install patches or updates. The CS1716A will accommodate either PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice, and will connect to a mixture of PS/2 and USB servers.

Key selling points

• A single console controls up to 8 computers
• Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 256 computers from a single console
• Front accessible USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals
• Dual Interface - supports computers and console with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice
• Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
• USB / PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere
• Video resolution up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
• Two level password security; only authorized users view and control computers (up to four users)
• Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
• Broadcast mode; operations simultaneously performed on all selected computers
• Hot pluggable - add or remove computers without having to power down the switch
• Buzzer on/off via hotkey and OSD
• Firmware upgrades to all the chained KVM switches at the same time via the daisy-chain cable
• Rack mountable in 19" system rack (1U)