Aten CS261 [11/44] Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The CS261 is a DVI micro-processor controlled computer sharing solution that

offers a multi-user/single-tasking experience and enables two users to share the

use of a single USB computer from two separate consoles (monitor, USB

keyboard, USB mouse, speaker and microphone). The CS261 is ideal for small

office environments. All programs, files and resources on any connected

computer can be easily accessed and shared by both users without the

additional complexity and expense of setting up a network environment. Users

are able to operate computers on the installation one by one while, for

additional security, the other console's video and audio output is optionally

disabled.The CS261 even provides a convenient OSD (On Screen Display)

function that allows either of the Consoles to access any computer connected

to the system by means of an on screen, console status driven interface.

Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is

entailed. There is no software to configure, so there is no need to get involved

in complex software installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility

problems. Because the CS261 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on

any hardware platform and with all operating systems.

Responding to the growing use of audio input/output in the workstation space,

the CS261 has been designed with built in microphone and speaker support, as

well.