ATEN CS1716AUKIT 16-Port USB-PS/2 KVM with 16 USB Cables

The ATEN CS1716AUKIT KVM switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). A single ATEN CS1716AUKIT KVM can control up to 16 computers. As many as 31 additional switches can be daisy-chained to each other, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console. Additionally, the ATEN CS1716AUKIT 16-port KVM Switch includes a front panel USB port for each computer to access any peripherals connected to it on a one-at-a-time basis.

The ATEN CS1716AUKIT KVM Features:

• A single console controls up to 16 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
• Multiplatform support ? Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun
• Display Emulation Technology ? stores the console monitor’s EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display resolution
• 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
• No software required ? convenient computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys and multilingual on-screen display (OSD) menus
• Auto-senses station’s position on daisy-chained installations; no need for manual dip switch setting; front panel led indicates station’s position
• Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed
• Two level password security; only authorized users view and control computers; up to four users and an administrator with separate profiles for each
• 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)

ATEN 16-port PS/2-USB KVMP Switch
(ATEN CS1716A depicted here)

The Aten CS1716AUKIT Requirements:

• Console
  • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync Monitor
  • A USB or PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
• Computers
  • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync graphics card with HDB-15 port.
  • PS/2 or USB ports
  • Two USB ports required for Virtual Media and USB Keyboard/Mouse operation

The Aten CS1716AUKIT Package Content:

• 1 CS-1716A 16-port KVM Switch
• 4 x 2L5201U 4ft. USB KVM Cable
• 8 x 2L5202U 6 ft, USB KVM Cable
• 4 x 2L5203U 10ft. USB KVM Cable
• 1 Console Cable
• 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
• 1 Standard Rack Mounting Kit
• 1 Foot Pad set (4 pads)
• 1 Power Adapter
• 1 User Manual

The Aten CS1716AUKIT Specifications: