The CS1716A KVM allow access to16 directly connected computers, and through Daisy chain architecture as many as 512 total 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. The CS1716A will accommodate either PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice, and will connect to a mixture of PS/2 and USB servers.
- A single console controls up to 16 computers
- Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units and control up to 256 computers from a single console
- Front accessible USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals
- Dual Interface andsupports computers and console with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice
- Multiplatform support and Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun
- Display Emulation Technology and 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 and computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere
- Video resolution up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
- No software required and 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 and 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)
