ATEN CS1716A KVM switch Rack mounting Black

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CS1716A
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16-Port PS/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain Port and USB Peripheral Support
  • One USB-PS/2 console controls up to 16 computers
  • Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 512 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
  • Multiplatform support - Windows, Linux, Mac and Sun
  • Video DynaSync™ - stores the console monitor's EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display resolution
  • Supports USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun
  • Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
  • USB / PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere
  • Superior video quality - up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
  • No software required - convenient computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys and multilingual on-screen display (OSD) menus
  • Auto-senses station's position on daisy-chained installations; no need for manual dip switch setting; front panel led indicates station's position
  • Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed
  • Two level password security; only authorized users view and control computers; up to four users and an administrator with separate profiles for each
  • Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
  • Broadcast Mode - operation simultaneously performed on all selected computers... etc
  • 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 switch at the same time via the daisy-chain cable
  • Rack mountable in 19" system rack (1U)
  • * The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.
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SKU CS1716A
EAN 4710423775329
Manufacturer ATEN
Availability In Stock
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The CS1716A KVM switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). A single CS1716A can control up to 16 computers. As many as 31 additional switches can be daisy-chained to each other, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console. Additionally, a front panel USB port is available for each computer to access any peripherals connected to it on a one-at-a-time basis.
Ports & interfaces
Console USB ports quantity1
Console portsUSB A, VGA (D-Sub)
Number of computers controlled512
Keyboard port typeUSB, PS/2
Mouse port typeUSB, PS/2
Video port typeVGA
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity17
DC-in jackYes
Performance
DDC2B supportNo
Daisy chainYes
Firmware upgradeableYes
Hot-Plug supportYes
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels
Scan interval1,255 s
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Hot-Plug supportYes
Scan interval1,255 s
Push buttonYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Design
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Push buttonYes
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
Rack capacity1U
Housing materialMetal
Display
Built-in displayNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
Power
Power sourceDC
Power consumption (typical)6.6 W
Input voltage5.3 V
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Other operating systems supportedYes
Video
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels
Sustainability
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width437.2 mm
Depth159.9 mm
Height44 mm
Weight2.85 kg
Packaging content
Rack mount kitYes
Cables includedKVM
Quick installation guideYes
AC adapter includedYes
Other features
Push buttonYes
Hot keysYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176200

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