Product Description:
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.
Features:
- 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
Specifications:
| 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) |
43.30 x 16.00 x 4.40 cm | ||
