ATEN CS-1708 - Manual (Page 11)

1. Introduction
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Features
Š A single KVM console (USB Keyboard, Monitor, and USB Mouse)
controls 8 (CS-1708) or 16 (CS-1716) computers - daisy chain up to 31
additional units - control up to 256 or 512 computers from a single console
Š Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without
powering down the switch - port names are automatically reconfigured
when the station sequence is changed
Š LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring
Š Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
Š Convenient computer selection via Hotkeys and intuitive OSD menus
Š OSD is mouse-driven for quick and efficient menu navigation - OSD port
list automatically expands when stations are added - OSD screen
automatically adjusts to resolution changes
Š OSD or hotkey selection of the OS and keyboard language
Š Keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console
focus is elsewhere
Š Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice -
Supports Logitech and Microsoft wireless keyboards and mice
Š Multimedia keyboard support
Š Administrator/User password authorization for enhanced security (PSP);
administrator synchronized confirmation between master and slave
stations
Š Two types of logout - manual and timed
Š Superior video quality - 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
Š DDC emulation - video settings of each computer is automatically
adjusted for optimum output to the monitor
Š Upgradable firmware - all switches upgraded at the same time via the
daisy chain bus
Š Backward compatible with the Master View CS-1216A KVM switch
series
Š Compatible with multiple operating platforms: PC, Mac, and Sun
Š Supports: Windows 98 or higher; Mac OS8.6 or higher; Sun Blade 2000/
100 (Solaris 8); Linux Red Hat 7.1 or higher
Š Rack mountable in 19" system rack (1U)
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