8-Port PS/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain Port and USB Peripheral Support
CS1708A
- Superior video quality - up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
- One USB-PS/2 console controls up to 8 computers; Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 256 computers from a single console
- Broadcast Mode - operation simultaneously performed on all selected computers... etc
- Video DynaSync™ - stores the console monitor EDID to optimize display resolution


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The CS1708A 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 CS1708A can control up to 8 computers. As many as 31 additional switches can be daisy-chained to each other, so that up to 256 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.
Package Contents
- 1x KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit
- 1x Custom KVM Cable (VGA, USB; 1.8m/6ft)
- 1x Custom KVM Cable (VGA, PS/2; 1.8m/6ft)
- 1x Custom Console Cable (VGA, USB, PS/2; 27 cm/0.88 ft)
- 1x Firmware Upgrade Cable
- 1x Foot Pad Set(4 PCS)
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x User Instructions
- One USB-PS/2 console controls up to 8 computers
- Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 256 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.

8-Port PS/2-USB KVM Switch
Computer Connections | |
Direct | 8 |
Maximum | 256 (via Daisy-chain) |
Port Selection | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton |
Connectors | |
Console Ports | 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow) |
KVM Ports | 8 x SPHD-15/17 Female (Yellow) |
Daisy Chain Ports | 1 x DB-25 Female (Black) 1 x DB-25 Male (Black) |
Firmware Upgrade | 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black) |
USB Port | 1 x USB Type A Female |
Power | 1 x DC Jack Female (Black) |
LEDs | |
Online | 8 (Orange) |
Selected | 8 (Green) |
Station ID | 1 x 2-digit, 7-segment (Orange) |
Power | 1 (Dark Green) |
Switches | |
Port Selection | 8 x Pushbutton |
Firmware Upgrade Recovery | 1 x Slide |
Emulation | |
Keyboard / Mouse | PS/2, USB |
Video | 2048 x 1536; DDC2B |
Scan Interval | 1 – 255 Seconds (Default: 5 secs) |
Power Consumption | DC5.3V:3.8W:33BTU |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | 0-50˚C |
Storage Temperature | -20-60˚C |
Humidity | 0-80% RH, Non-condensing |
Physical Properties | |
Housing | Metal |
Weight | 2.66 kg ( 5.86 lb ) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 43.72 x 15.99 x 4.40 cm (17.21 x 6.3 x 1.73 in.) |
Note | For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format. |
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User Manual
cs1708a-1716a-w_2015-08-19.pdf (1.31 MB)Quick Start Guide
cs1708a_1716a_rack_kvm_switch_qsg.pdf (5.23 MB)CAD Drawing
CS1708A-ASM-V02_WEB.pdf (38.39 KB)Firmware
Description | Ver. | Release Date | File Name |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.8.178 | 2018-07-05 | cs1708a_cs1716a_v1.8.178.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.8.176 | 2017-07-19 | cs1708a_cs1716a_v1.8.176.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.8.175 | 2017-01-10 | cs1708a_cs1716a_v1.8.175.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.8.172 | 2016-03-01 | cs1708a_cs1716a_v1.8.172.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.7.163 | 2015-07-02 | cs1708a_1716a_v1.7.163.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.7.161 | 2015-03-05 | cs1708a_1716a_v1.7.161.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.6.153 | 2014-11-07 | cs1708a_1716a_v1.6.153.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.6.151 | 2013-09-17 | cs1708a_1716a_v1.6.151.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.5.145 | 2013-04-22 | cs1708a_1716a_v1.5.145.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.5.142 | 2011-05-12 | cs1708a_1716a_v1.5.142.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.4.131 | 2011-02-22 | cs1708a_1716a_v1.4.131.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.3.126 | 2010-02-03 | cs1708a_1716a_v1.3.126.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.3.123 | 2010-02-03 | cs1708a_1716a_v1.3.123.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.0.098 | 2009-01-07 | cs1708a_cs1716a_v1.0.098.zip |
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