- A single 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
- Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
- USB / PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere
- Video resolution up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
- Two level password security; only authorized users view and control computers (up to four users)
- Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
- Broadcast mode; operations simultaneously performed on all selected computers
- 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 switches at the same time via the daisy-chain cable
- Rack mountable in 19"" system rack (1U)
The CS1708A KVM allows access to 8directly connected computers, and through Daisy chain architecture as many as 256total servers may be controlled from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor. To simplify installation and to keep track of so many servers a custom ASIC (patent pending) provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each KVM station in the chain. A front panel USB port provides server access to USB devices such as Hard Drives, or CDROM s, eliminating the need to physically connect a storage device to a server to install patches or updates.