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.
- 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 2000/XP/Vista
Linux
Mac
and Sun
- Video DynaSync - stores the console monitor's EDID (Extended Display Identification Data)
to optimize display resolution
- Supports multimedia 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.
| Computer Connections |
Direct |
16 |
| Max. |
512 (via Daisy-chain) |
| Port Selection |
On-screen display
(OSD); Hotkeys;
Pushbutton switches
|
| Connectors |
Console Port |
1 x SPHD-18 Male
(Yellow)
|
| KVM Ports |
16 x SPHD-15/17
Female (Yellow)
|
| Daisy-chain |
In |
1 x DB-25 Female
(Black)
|
| Out |
1 x DB-25 Male
(Black)
|
| FW Upgrade |
1 x RJ-11 Female
(Black)
|
| USB Port |
1 x USB Type
A Female
|
| Power |
1 x DC Jack
Female (Black)
|
| LEDs |
On Line |
16 (Orange) |
| Selected |
16 (Green) |
| Station ID |
1 x 2-digit
7-segment
(Orange)
|
| Power |
1 (Dark Green) |
| Switches |
Port Selection |
16 x Pushbutton |
| FW Upgr. Rec. |
1 x Slide |
| Emulation |
Keyboard/Mouse |
PS/2
USB |
| Video |
2048 x 1536;
DDC2B
|
| Scan Interval (OSD Select) |
User Specified:
1-255 sec.
|
| Power Consumption |
DC 5.3 V; 6.6 W |
| Environment |
Operating Temp. |
0-50°C |
| Storage Temp. |
-20-60°C |
| Humidity |
0-80% RH
Non-condensing |
| Physical Properties |
Housing |
Metal |
| Weight |
2.85 kg |
Dimensions
(L x W x H) |
43.30x16.00x
4.40 cm
|
