Aten CS1768 [11/84] Overview

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The CS1768 / CS1788 is a control unit that allows access and control of up to

8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor (DVI or

VGA) console. The CS1768 supports Single Link DVI; the CS1788 supports

Dual Link DVI. The CS1768 / CS1788 can be cascaded to three levels –

allowing up to 73 units to control up to 512 computers – all from the original

single console. In addition the CS1768 / CS1788 features multi-view

functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to four

switches for dual, triple and quad-viewing in multiple-monitor installations

where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. Furthermore, the

CS1768 / CS1788 comes with ATEN’s Video DynaSync

technology, which

optimizes display resolution.

There are three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the

installation: (1) using the pushbutton port selection switches located on each

unit's front panel; (2) entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard; and (3)

selecting from menus provided by the on-screen display (OSD).

The CS1768 / 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).Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their

appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines,

and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS1768 / CS1788 intercepts

keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms (PC

compatible, Mac, Sun, etc.).

Since a single console manages all of the computers on your installation, a

CS1768 / CS1788 KVM switch setup: (1) eliminates the expense of having to

purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; (2) saves

all the space those extra components would take up; (3) saves on energy costs;

and (4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly

moving from one computer to another.

Note: The CS1768 / CS1788 offers two types of installation – 1) standalone/

cascade; and 2) multi-view – that require different cabling setups.

Therefore, the functions of both types are not available in one

installation.