8-Port PS/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain Port and USB Peripheral Support

CS1708A

8-Port PS/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain Port and USB Peripheral Support-2

8-Port PS/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain Port and USB Peripheral Support-3

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.

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.

Firmware

Description	Ver.	Release Date	File Name
Firmware Upgrade	v1.9.181	2019-03-11	cs1708a_cs1716a_v1.9.181.zip
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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