ATEN
ATEN CS1768 8-port DVI KVM switch with audio
Controls eight DVI or VGA computers from one USB console with audio and two extra USB 2.0 ports
- TypeD-Sub, DVI, USB
- PC ConnectorsFlash ROM Upgrade: 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black) Monitor: 8 x DVI
- Console ConnectorsMonitor: 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) / 1 x DVI-I Female (White)
- Computer Connections8 Ports
- Video Resolution2048 x 1536
- PC SelectionPush Buttons/Hot Keys/OSD
- Control eight computers from one USB console
- Switch via push buttons, hot keys or OSD
- Auto-scan interval adjustable from 1 to 255 seconds
- Supports 2048 x 1536 video resolution
- Two extra USB 2.0 peripheral ports included
Product purpose
The ATEN CS1768 is an 8-port USB DVI KVM switch that lets one keyboard, mouse and monitor control eight computers. It handles both DVI and VGA video signals and passes stereo audio and microphone channels for each connected system. Two extra USB 2.0 ports on the front and rear give shared access to peripherals such as flash drives or printers.
Setup checks
Verify that each target computer provides a DVI-I or VGA video output and USB keyboard and mouse ports. Confirm the console monitor accepts either DVI-I or HDB-15 input at up to 2048 x 1536 resolution. Ensure a 5.3 VDC power source capable of 700 mA is available and that the operating environment stays within 0 to 50 °C and 80 % non-condensing humidity.
Who this suits
IT administrators managing up to eight servers or workstations from a single desk will benefit from push-button, hot-key and OSD switching with AutoScan intervals of 1 to 255 seconds. The unit cascades to three levels for larger installations. Buyers needing HDMI, DisplayPort or higher digital resolutions should look elsewhere, as should anyone requiring more than eight computer ports or remote IP access.
Highlights
- Control eight computers from one USB console
- Switch via push buttons, hot keys or OSD
- Auto-scan interval adjustable from 1 to 255 seconds
- Supports 2048 x 1536 video resolution
- Two extra USB 2.0 peripheral ports included
Specifications
| Brand | ATEN |
|---|---|
| Model | CS1768 |
| Type | D-Sub, DVI, USB |
| PC Connectors | Flash ROM Upgrade: 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black) Monitor: 8 x DVI-I Female Keyboard & Mouse: 8 x USB Type B Female Audio: 8 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green) Microphone: 8 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink) Peripherals: 2 X USB Type A Female (White; 1 x Front Panel, 1 x Rear Panel) |
| Console Connectors | Monitor: 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) / 1 x DVI-I Female (White) Keyboard: 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Mouse: 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Audio: 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green; 1 x front panel; 1 x rear panel) Microphone: 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink; 1 x front panel; 1 x rear panel) |
| Computer Connections | 8 Ports |
| Video Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| PC Selection | Push Buttons/Hot Keys/OSD |
| AutoScan Interval | 1-255 seconds |
| LED Indicators | Power On: 1 (Dark Green) Selected: 8 (Orange) USB Peripherals: 8 Link (Green) |
| Temperature | Operating: 0~50°C Storage: -20~60°C |
| Humidity | 0-80% RH, Non-condensing |
| Power Features | Voltage: 5.3 VDC Amps: 700mA Power Consumption: 3.76W -- 13 BTU / Hr |
| Features | One USB console controls eight Single Link DVI or VGA computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices Supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) video – mixed operation possible Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD) Two-level (Administrator/User) password authorization for enhanced security protection Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Sp |
| Dimensions | 17.21" x 6.34" x 1.73" |
| Weight | 6.17 lbs. |
| Shipping weight | 4.17 kg |
| Package size | 546 × 236 × 127 mm |
Questions about this item
Does the ATEN CS1768 come with the cables needed to connect eight computers, or do I buy them separately?
The switch provides eight DVI-I, USB Type B and stereo jack ports for computer links; cables for those connections are not included and must be purchased separately.
Should I choose the DVI-I or the HDB-15 console output for a 2048 x 1536 display?
Both console outputs support the full 2048 x 1536 resolution; use the DVI-I port for digital monitors and the HDB-15 port for analog VGA monitors.
Will the 3.76 W power draw of the CS1768 require a special circuit in a standard office rack?
The unit draws only 3.76 W at 5.3 VDC and 700 mA, so it operates from the supplied adapter on any normal office circuit without extra provisioning.
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