ATEN CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black

SKU
CS1798
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8-Port USB HDMI/Audio KVM Switch
  • One USB console controls up to eight HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices
  • HDMI compatible
  • Cascadable to three levels–control up to 512 computers1
  • Multi-Display feature – stack up to eight CS1798 units and display video from up to eight monitors(dual display/triple display/quad display/multi-display)
  • 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in2
  • Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD)
  • Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
  • OSD Backup/Restore feature–enables the administrator to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information
  • Firmware upgradable
  • Video DynaSync™ – exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
  • Superior video quality–supports up to 1080p / 1920 x 1200@60Hz3
  • Supports widescreen resolutions
  • 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
  • Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
  • HDCP compatible
  • Multiplatform support–Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun4
  • 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 emulation5
  • Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French
  • Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English (US), English (UK), German (GER.), German (SWISS), French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese
  • Supports hot-plugging
  • Note:
  • 1. CS1798 cascade to CS1798 only.
  • 2. The USB 2.0 hub cannot be accessed through the switch by computers on the second or third level of a cascaded installation.
  • 3. CS1798 supports the resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. The resolution of the connected source should be 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz or lower in order to avoid compatibility issues.
  • 4. For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must be compatible with USB connections.
  • 5. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; Mac / Sun keyboards work only with their own computers.
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SKU CS1798
EAN 4719264641596
Manufacturer ATEN
Availability In Stock
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The CS1798 8-port USB HDMI KVM Switch is a multi-purpose appliance that consolidates access and control of up to 8 HDMI computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS1798 can be cascaded up to three levels – to control up to 512 computers – all from a single console.

In addition, the CS1798 features multi-display functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to 8 switches in a multi-display installation where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows users to contrast, analyze and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment.

The CS1798 supporting ATEN’s on-screen display (OSD) function, allowing it to access any computer connected to the installation, which offers OSD configuration backup / restore functions to save or back up the OSD settings and restore them as needed. The CS1798 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. Users can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a one at- a-time basis).
Ports & interfaces
Console USB ports quantity2
Console ports3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB B
USB version2.0
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
Number of computers controlled512
Keyboard port typeUSB
Mouse port typeUSB
Video port typeHDMI
Audio connectionsYes
Headphone outputs8
HDMI ports quantity9
DC-in jackYes
USB hubYes
HDCPYes
Performance
HDCPYes
Firmware upgradeableYes
HD typeWUXGA
Video bandwidth60 Hz
Hot-Plug supportYes
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Hot-Plug supportYes
Push buttonYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
USB version2.0
USB hubYes
CascadableYes
Design
Keyboard languageChinese Traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss, UK English, US English
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Push buttonYes
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
CascadableYes
Rack capacity1U
Housing materialMetal
Display
Built-in displayNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
Power
Power sourceDC
Power consumption (typical)12 W
Input voltage5 V
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Other operating systems supportedYes
Video
HD typeWUXGA
Video bandwidth60 Hz
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width432.4 mm
Depth257.2 mm
Height44 mm
Weight3.49 kg
Packaging content
Rack mount kitYes
Cables includedKVM
Quick installation guideYes
AC adapter includedYes
Other features
Push buttonYes
Hot keysYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176200

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