CS1716A-AT-U | ATEN CS1716A 16-Port PS/2-USB KVM Switch

Overview

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.

Compatible Accessories

KVM Cables

• 2L-5702P - Length: 1.8m
• 2L-5205u - Length: 5m
• 2L-5203U - Length: 3m
• 2L-5202U - Length: 1.8m
• 2L-5201U - Length: 1.2m
• 2L-5206P - Length: 6m
• 2L-5203P - Length: 3m
• 2L-5202P - Length: 1.8m
• 2L-5201P - Length: 1.2m

KVM Modules & Accessories

• CV130A

Daisy Chain Cables

• 2L-1715 - Length: 15m
• 2L-1705 - Length: 5m
• 2L-1703 - Length: 3m
• 2L-1701 - Length: 1.8m
• 2L-1700 - Length: 0.6m

Compatible Products

Cat 5 KVM Switches

• KH1516A
• KH1508A

KVM Extenders

• CE800B
• CE790
• CE770
• CE750
• CE700A

KVM over IP Switches

• KH1516Ai
• KH1508Ai
• CS1716i
• CS1708i

LCD KVM Switches

• KL1516Ai
• KL1516A
• KL1508Ai
• KL1508A
• CL5816
• CL5808

Matrix KVM Switches

• KH2508A

Rack KVM Switches

• ACS1208A
• CS1708A
• CS1716A
• KH0116

Package Contents

• 1x KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit
• 2x Custom KVM Cable Sets
• 1x Console Cable
• 1x Firmware Upgrade Cable
• 1x Foot Pad Set(4 PCS)
• 1x Power Adapter
• 1x User Instructions

Patent No.

CN ZL 02122202.9 , CN ZL 200710181531.5 , TW 183765 , TW I339467 , US 6564275 , US 7386584 , US 7585176 , US 7640289

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.

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