ATEN CS18208 4096 x 2160 pixels 4K Ultra HD 9.77 W Black CS18208

The ATEN CS18208 8-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI KVM Switch can effectively access and control up to 8 HDMI computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and HDMI monitor console. The CS18208 supports high video quality up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz), presenting crystal-clear visuals.

To meet the needs of easy expansion and flexibility, the CS18208 can control up to 512 computers by cascading to three levels for a single console. Furthermore, the CS18208 supports multi-display function by stacking up to eight CS18208 units to compare and analyze information on 8 monitors at most, which substantially streamlines the working environment.

With two patented ATEN technologies - Video DynaSync and EDID Expert, the CS18208 can optimize display resolution, accelerate switching between ports and power up smoothly while eliminating boot-up display problems.

Besides, the CS18208 comes with a built-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub delivering data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, allowing users to speed up operations and share USB peripherals instantly. For user-friendly port selection methods, the CS18208 offers pushbuttons, hotkeys, RS-232 commands, and OSD with newly-designed UI, bringing effortless and intuitive operations.

To eliminate security concern, a two-level password authorization is available to enhance security protection for accessing and controlling computers. Consolidating these advantageous functionalities, the CS18208 is ideal for server room or computer room management applied in industries with requirements for high-quality images and multitasking, such as enterprise, government, production, telecom, finance, media, content provider, video surveillance, etc.

Features


One USB console controls up to 8 HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 peripheral devices


Cascadable to three levels - controls up to 512 computers1


Multi-Display feature - stacks up to eight CS18208 units and display video from up to 8 monitors (dual display / triple display / quad display / multi-display)


Video DynaSync - an exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes the resolution when switching among different sources


EDID Expert - selects optimum EDID mode for smooth power-up and highest quality display


Superior video quality - up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz)


Built-in 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub with SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer rates


Audio enabled - full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel stereo sound


Supports HD audio2


Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD, and RS-232 commands


Independent switching of KVM and USB peripheral focus3


Two-level (administrator / user) password authorization for enhanced security protection


Broadcast mode - operations can be simultaneously performed on all selected computers, such as software installation and upgrading, system-wide shutdown, etc.


Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers


Console mouse port emulation / bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice


Multilingual keyboard mapping - supports English (US), English (UK), German (GER.), German (SWISS), French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese


Mac / Sun keyboard support and emulation4


Supports hot-plugging


HDMI compliant; HDCP 2.2 compliant


Multiplatform support - Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun


Firmware upgradable


Supports multimedia, wireless keyboards and mouse


Note:

1. CS18208 cascades to CS18208 only.


2. HD audio through HDMI channel cannot be switched independently.


3. Independent switching is only supported under mouse emulation mode.


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



Design


Push button

Yes


Product colour

Black


Hot keys

Yes


Housing material

Metal


LED indicators

Yes


Rack mounting

No



Weight & dimensions


Height

44 mm


Width

214.3 mm


Depth

432.4 mm


Weight

3.11 kg



Packaging content


Manual

Yes


Cables included

Audio (3.5mm), HDMI, USB


AC adapter included

Yes



Operational conditions


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 80


Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 C


Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 60 C



Ports & interfaces


USB 3?2 Gen 1 (3?1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity

8


Audio connections

Yes


Keyboard port type

USB


Headphone outputs

9


Number of computers controlled

8


USB 3?2 Gen 1 (3?1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity

2


Mouse port type

USB


Video port type

HDMI


DC-in jack

Yes


Console USB ports quantity

2


USB hub

Yes


Console ports

3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, HDMI, USB A


HDMI ports quantity

9


Number of microphone inputs

9



Performance


Video bandwidth

60 Hz


Maximum resolution

4096 x 2160 pixels


HD type

4K Ultra HD


Auto scan delay (max)

255 s


Scan interval

255 s


Auto scan delay (min)

0 s



Power


Power consumption (typical)

9.77 W


Power source

DC



Display


Built-in display

No


On Screen Display (OSD)

Yes