• Dual Interface
  Support servers and console with PS/2 or USB keyboard and mice.
  
  
• Front accessible USB port
  Allow each server to access USB peripherals.
  
  
• High scalability
  Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units — control up to 256 (CS1708A) or 512 (CS1716A) servers from a single console.
  
  
• Multiplatform support
  Support Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun.
  
  
• Two level password security
  Only authorized users can view and control servers; up to four users and an administrator with separate profiles for each.
  
  
• Broadcast mode
  When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcasted to all available servers on the installation. This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple servers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.