ATEN CS1768 2048 x 1536 pixels 3.76 W Blue CS1768

The CS1768 8-port USB DVI KVM Switch is a multi-purpose appliance that consolidates access and control of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and dual-monitor (DVI-I and VGA) 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, making it ideal for industry-grade IT applications and management.

In addition, the CS1768 features multi-display functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to four switches for quad-displaying in multiple-monitor installations where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows you to contrast, analyse and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment.

Furthermore, the CS1768 comes with ATEN's on-screen display (OSD) function, which can access any computer connected to the installation, it also offers OSD configuration back up/restore to save/ back up the OSD settings and restore them as needed.

The CS1768 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. Two microphones can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).

Features


One USB console controls eight Single Link DVI or VGA computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices


KVM console supports a digital (DVI-D) or an analog (VGA) video output


Computer ports support digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) video inputs* - mixed operation possible


Cascadable to three levels - control up to 512 computers


Multi-Display mode - stack up to four CS1768 units and display video from up to four monitors (dual display / triple display / quad display)


Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD)


OSD Backup/Restore function - enables the administrator to back up the switchs configuration and user profile information


2-port USB 2.0 hub built in


Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification


Two-level (Administrator/User) password authorization for enhanced security protection


Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French


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


Multiplatform support - Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun


Supports widescreen resolutions


Superior video quality - 1920 x 1200 (Single Link DVI); 2048 x 1536 (VGA); 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


Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation**


Multilingual keyboard mapping - supports English (US), English (UK), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish


Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers


Broadcast mode - allows you to send commands from the console to all computers to perform operations simultaneously.


Firmware upgradable


Note:

* A VGA input requires a VGA to DVI adapter or a VGA to DVI KVM cable(2L-7DX2U/2L-7DX3U). This KVM cable is sold separately


** PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboard work only with their own computers



Design


Housing material

Metal


LED indicators

Yes


Product colour

Blue


Certification

TW I220489, CN ZL 02824593.8, DE 202004004227.4, JP 4558319, JP 4651633, TW 203183, TW I220476, TW I285828, US 6934398, US 6957287, US 7047344, US 7269265, US 7340556, US 7472217 RoHS



Weight & dimensions


Height

44 mm


Width
1.1 mm


Depth

437.2 mm


Weight

2.8 kg



Packaging content


Quick installation guide

Yes


Manual

Yes


Cables included

KVM


AC adapter included

Yes



Logistics data


Harmonized System (HS) code

85176200



Sustainability


Compliance certificates

RoHS



Other features


Ports quantity

8


Connectivity technology

Wired


Compatible operating systems

Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 50 C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 80


Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 60 C



Ports & interfaces


Keyboard port type

USB


Number of computers controlled

8


Mouse port type

USB


Video port type

DVI-I


DVI-I ports quantity

8


VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity

1


Headphone outputs

8


Number of microphone inputs

8


USB 2?0 ports quantity




Performance


Maximum resolution
48 x 1536 pixels


Maximum digital resolution
20 x 1200 pixels


Scan interval

255 s


Maximum analog resolution
48 x 1536 pixels



Power


Power consumption (typical)

3.76 W