ATEN CS1798 8 Port USB HDMI/Audio KVM Switch

The CS1798 8-port USB HDMI KVM Switch is a multi-purpose appliance that consolidates access and control of up to 8 HDMI computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS1798 can be cascaded up to three levels u2013 to control up to 512 computers u2013 all from a single console. In addition the CS1798 features multi-display functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to eight switches in a multi-display installation where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows you to contrast, analyse and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment. Furthermore, the CS1798 comes with ATENu2019s on-screen display (OSD) function, which can access any computer connected to the installation, it also offers OSD confi guration backup/restore to save/back up the OSD settings and restore them as needed. The CS1798 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. You can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a one at- a-time basis). Package Contents 1x 8-Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Rack Mounting Kit 2x KVM Cable (HDMI, USB, Audio; 1.8m/6ft) 1x Firmware Upgrade Cable 1x Power Adapter 1x Foot Pad Set (4 pcs) 1x User Instructions One USB console controls up to eight HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices HDMI compatible Cascadable to three levelsu2013control up to 512 computers*1 Multi-Display feature u2013 stack up to eight CS1798 units and display video from up to eight monitors(dual display/triple display/quad display/multi-display) 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD) Independent switching of KVM and USB focus OSD Backup/Restore featureu2013enables the administrator to back up the switchu2019s configuration and user profile information Firmware upgradable Video DynaSyncu2122 u2013 exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports Superior video qualityu2013supports up to 1080p / 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports widescreen resolutions Audio enabledu2013full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems Console audio ports on front panel for easy access Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers HDCP compatible Multiplatform supportu2013Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation*2.3. Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French Multilingual keyboard mapping u2013 supports English (US), English (UK), German (GER.), German (SWISS), French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese Supports hot-plugging Note : Enable mouse emulation for independent switching 1. CS1798 cascade to CS1798 only. 2. For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must be compatible with USB connections. 3. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboards work only with their own computers. 8-Port USB HDMI KVM Switch Computer Connections Direct 8 Maximum 512 (via Cascade) Port Selection OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton Connectors Console Ports 1 x HDMI Female 2 x USB Type A Female 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) KVM Ports 8 x HDMI Female 8 x USB Type B Female 8 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green) Firmware Upgrade 1 x RJ11 Female (Black) Power 1 x DC Jack USB Hub 2 x USB Type A Female (1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) Switches Port Selection 8 x Pushbutton Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton Firmware Upgrade 1 x Slide Switch LEDs USB Link 8 (Green) Power 1 (Dark Green) On Line /Selected 8 (Orange) Emulation Keyboard / Mouse USB Video 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz; 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz Scan Interval 1 u2013 255 seconds (default: 5 secs.) Power Consumption DC5V:8.56W:66BTU Environmental Operating Temperature 0 u2013 50u00B0C Storage Temperature -20 u2013 60u00B0C Humidity 0 u2013 80% RH, Non-condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 3.49 kg ( 7.69 lb ) Dimensions (L x W x H) 43.24 x 25.72 x 4.40 cm (17.02 x 10.13 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. White Papers What is KVM ? Datasheet cs1798_17916_rack_kvm_switch_ds_en.pdf (1.28 MB) User Manual cs1798-17916-w_2016-10-12.pdf (3.11 MB) Quick Start Guide cs1798_17916_rack_kvm_switch_qsg.pdf (3.29 MB) CAD Drawing CS1798-ASM-V02_WEB.pdf (92.07 KB) Firmware Description Ver. Release Date File Name Firmware Upgrade v1.2.113 2018-10-25 cs1798_17916_v1.2.113.zip Firmware Upgrade v1.2.111 2018-04-19 cs1798_17916_v1.2.111.zip Firmware Upgrade v1.1.109 2018-01-03 cs1798_17916_v1.1.109.zip Firmware Upgrade v1.1.107 2017-03-28 cs1798_17916_v1.1.107.zip Firmware Upgrade v1.1.106 2017-03-16 cs1798_17916_v1.1.106.zip Firmware Upgrade v1.1.105 2016-12-02 cs1798_17916_v1.1.105.zip Firmware Upgrade v1.1.104 2016-05-18 cs1798_17916_v1.1.104.zip Firmware Upgrade v1.1.101 2015-06-15 cs1798_17916_v1.1.101.zip Firmware Upgrade v1.0.063 2014-08-19 cs1798_17916_v1.0.063.zip,