Marketing description

The CS1768 8-port USB DVI KVM switch is a control unit that allows access and control of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and dual-monitor console. It can be cascaded to three levels - allowing up to 73 CS1768s to control up to 512 computers - all from the original single console. In addition, the CS1768 comes with ATEN's Video DynaSync technology, which optimizes display resolution.

Key selling points

• One USB console controls eight single link DVI or VGA computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices
• Supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) video - mixed operation possible
• Cascadable to three levels - control up to 512 computers
• 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)
• Two-level password authorization for enhanced security protection
• 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
• Supports widescreen resolutions
• Superior video quality - 1920 x 1200, 2048 x 1536, 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
• Broadcast mode - allows you to send commands from the console to all computers to perform operations simultaneously
• Firmware upgradable