ATEN Technology CS-1708 User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

Chapter 1.

Introduction

Overview

The Master View CS-1708 and CS-1716 KVM Switches are control units that allow

access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor).

A single Master View can control up to eight (CS-1708) or 16 (CS-1716) computers.

As many as 31 additional switches can be added in a daisy chain configuration,

allowing up to 512 computers to be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse

console. A seven segment front panel LED displays each Station’s position for easy

identification. An auto-sensing function recognizes the position of each station

(switch) on the chain, eliminating the need to manually set the position with DIP

switches.

The CS-1708 and CS-1716 improve on previous models by providing USB ports

for the console Keyboard and Mouse, and by transferring keyboard and mouse

data to the computers via the faster, more reliable USB bus rather than the

traditional PS/2 connection and in providing Multimedia keyboard support.

The CS-1708 and CS-1716 also utilize a custom ASIC (patent pending) for

increased reliability and enhanced performance. By incorporating high density 15

pin CPU port connectors instead of the usual 25 pin connectors, a full, 16 port

switch can be installed in a 1U system rack.

An included Firmware Upgrade Utility allows you can stay current with new

improvements in switch functionality by downloading the latest firmware files

from our website and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the

upgrade.

Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no

software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems.

Since the CS-1708 / CS-1716 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on

multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac, Sun).

Access to any computer on the installation is easily accomplished either by

entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or by means of a powerful menu

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