ATEN CS1788 User manual

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The CS1788 8-Port USB DVI Dual Link KVM Switch is a multi-purpose appliance that consolidates access
and control of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and dual-monitor (DVI-I and
VGA) console.
It can be cascaded to three levels – allowing up to 73 CS1788s to control up to 512 computers – all from the
original single console, making it ideal for IT applications and management.
In addition, the CS1788 features Multi-view functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to
stack up to four switches for quad-viewing in multiple-monitor installations 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 CS1788 comes with ATEN’s on-screen display (OSD) function, which can access any
computer connected to the installation, it also offers OSD conguration back up/restore to save/ back up the
OSD settings and restore them as needed.
The CS1788 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. Two microphones can provide
audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of
speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).
CS1788
8-Port USB DVI Dual Link KVM Switch
Features
• One USB console controls eight Dual 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
• Multi-view feature – stack up to four CS1788 units and display video from up to four monitors (dual view / triple view / quad
view)
• 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in
• Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specication
• Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD)
• OSD Backup/Restore feature – enables the administrator to back up the switch’s conguration and user prole information
CS1788 front view CS1788 rear view

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• Two-level (Administrator/User) password authorization for enhanced security protection
• Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplied Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French
• Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound Systems
• Console audio ports on front panel for easy access
• Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun
• Supports widescreen resolutions
• Superior video quality – 2560 x 1600 (Dual Link DVI); 2048 x 1536 (VGA); DDC2B
• Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
• DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI specications
• HDCP compatible
• Video DynaSync™ – exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching
between ports
• 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*
• Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English (US), English (UK), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese,
and Spanish
• Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
• Broadcast mode – allows you to send commands from the console to all computers to perform operations simultaneously
• Firmware upgradable
Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboard work only with their own computers
Benets
Flexibility Support for digital (DVI Dual-link) as well as analog video (VGA), allows mixed
operation.
Easy Operation
•Computerselectionviafrontpanelpushbuttons,hotkeys,andmultilingualon-
screen display (OSD) menu
•Multilingualkeyboardmapping–supportsEnglish(US),English(UK),French,
German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish.
Auto Scan and
Broadcast Mode
•Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
•Broadcast mode sends commands from the console to all computers, allowing
you to perform operations (such as software installation, upgrades, shutdowns,
etc.) on them simultaneously
Multi-view Stack up to four CS1788 units and display video from up to four monitors (dual
view / triple view / quad view)
Superior Video Quality Maximum DVI Dual-link resolution 2560 x 1600; Maximum VGA resolution 2048
x1536.
Video DynaSync™ Exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes
resolution when switching between ports.
OSD Backup/Restore Enables the administrator to back up the switch’s conguration and user prole
information

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VGA or DVI
or
or
USB DVI Dual Link
KVM Cable Set
USB DVI Dual Link
KVM Cable Set
Function CS1788
Computer Connections Direct 8
Max. 512 (via Cascade)
Port Selection OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton
Connectors
Console
Ports
Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Black)
Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) /
1 x DVI-I Female (white)
Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black)
Speakers 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)
KVM Ports
KB / Mouse 8 x USB Type B Female (White)
Video 8 x DVI-I Female (White)
Speakers 8 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)
Microphone 8 x Mini Stereo Jack Male (Pink)
F/W Upgrade 1 x RJ11 Female
Power 1 x DC Jack
USB 2.0 Hub 2 x USB Type A Female (White; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
Switches
Port Selection 8 x Pushbutton
Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
F/W Upgrade 1 x Slide Switch
LEDs
USB Link 8 (Green)
On Line / Selected 8 (Orange)
Power 1 (Dark Green)
Emulation Keyboard / Mouse USB
Video DVI Dual Link: 2560 x 1600; VGA: 2048 x 1536
Scan Interval 1 – 255 Seconds (Default: 5 secs)
Power Consumption DC 5.3V, 6.47 W
Environment
Operating Temp. 0 – 50ºC
Storage Temp -20 – 60ºC
Humidity 0 – 80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 2.80 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 43.72 x 16.11 x 4.40 cm
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Printed 06/2012 V1.0
DVI Dual Link