ATEN CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black
- One USB console controls up to eight HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices
- HDMI compatible
- Cascadable to three levels–control up to 512 computers1
- Multi-Display feature – stack up to eight CS1798 units and display video from up to eight monitors(dual display/triple display/quad display/multi-display)
- 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in2
- Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD)
- Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
- OSD Backup/Restore feature–enables the administrator to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information
- Firmware upgradable
- Video DynaSyncTM – exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
- Superior video quality–supports up to 1080p / 1920 x 1200@60Hz3
- Supports widescreen resolutions
- 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
- Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
- HDCP compatible
- Multiplatform support–Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun4
- 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 emulation5
- Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French
- 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
- Supports hot-plugging
- Note:
- 1. CS1798 cascade to CS1798 only.
- 2. The USB 2.0 hub cannot be accessed through the switch by computers on the second or third level of a cascaded installation.
- 3. CS1798 supports the resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. The resolution of the connected source should be 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz or lower in order to avoid compatibility issues.
- 4. For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must be compatible with USB connections.
- 5. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; Mac / Sun keyboards work only with their own computers.
Quick Overview
8-Port USB HDMI/Audio KVM Switch
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The CS1798 8-port USB HDMI KVM Switch is a multi-purpose appliance that consolidates access and control of up to 8 HDMI computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS1798 can be cascaded up to three levels – to control up to 512 computers – all from a single console.
In addition, the CS1798 features multi-display functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to 8 switches in a multi-display installation where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows users to contrast, analyze and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment.
The CS1798 supporting ATEN’s on-screen display (OSD) function, allowing it to access any computer connected to the installation, which offers OSD configuration backup / restore functions to save or back up the OSD settings and restore them as needed. The CS1798 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. Users can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a one at- a-time basis).
In addition, the CS1798 features multi-display functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to 8 switches in a multi-display installation where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows users to contrast, analyze and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment.
The CS1798 supporting ATEN’s on-screen display (OSD) function, allowing it to access any computer connected to the installation, which offers OSD configuration backup / restore functions to save or back up the OSD settings and restore them as needed. The CS1798 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. Users can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a one at- a-time basis).
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Console USB ports quantity | 2 |
| Console ports | 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB B |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB connector type | USB Type-B |
| Number of computers controlled | 512 |
| Keyboard port type | USB |
| Mouse port type | USB |
| Video port type | HDMI |
| Audio connections | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 8 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 9 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB hub | Yes |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Performance | |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
| HD type | WUXGA |
| Video bandwidth | 60 Hz |
| Hot-Plug support | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Technical details | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Hot-Plug support | Yes |
| Push button | Yes |
| On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Hot keys | Yes |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB hub | Yes |
| Cascadable | Yes |
| Design | |
| Keyboard language | Chinese Traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss, UK English, US English |
| Product colour | Black |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Push button | Yes |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Hot keys | Yes |
| Cascadable | Yes |
| Rack capacity | 1U |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Display | |
| Built-in display | No |
| On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power source | DC |
| Power consumption (typical) | 12 W |
| Input voltage | 5 V |
| System requirements | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Other operating systems supported | Yes |
| Video | |
| HD type | WUXGA |
| Video bandwidth | 60 Hz |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| 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 | |
| Width | 432.4 mm |
| Depth | 257.2 mm |
| Height | 44 mm |
| Weight | 3.49 kg |
| Packaging content | |
| Rack mount kit | Yes |
| Cables included | KVM |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Push button | Yes |
| Hot keys | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176200 |
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