The CS1732B is a two port KVMP switch combined with a two-port USB 2.0 hub. As a KVM switch, It allow users to access two computers from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console. This versatile KVM will allow the use of PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice via the included conversion cable, and with the proper cable, will connect to PS/2 or USB computers.Installation is as easy as connecting the included cables to you computers and your mouse, monitor, and keyboard to the KVM, there is no software to install. Switching computers is accomplished by pressing a button on the unit, Hotkeys entered directly form your keyboard, or by On Screen Display (OSD). The OSD also provides a means to change the default setting of the KVM in case of program conflict, or simply for ease of use. Hotkeys and the OSD also provide for the independent switching of the KVM focus, audio, and peripheral ports. An auto scan function provides hands free monitoring capabilities at selectable intervals.Recognizing the importance of sound, the CS1732B supports sharing a 2.1 computer speaker systems and a microphone between your computers (listen to music from one computer while working on the other).Since the CS1732B intercepts key strokes directly from the keyboard it works with virtually all USB and PS/2 operating systems (Mac and Sun must be connected via USB). The unit also provides PC keyboard emulation for the special function Mac and Sun keys.