The CS1708A KVM multi-platform switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). A single CS1708A can control up to 8 computers. As many as 31 additional switches can be daisy-chained to each other, so that up to 256 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console. Additionally, a front panel USB port is available for each computer to access any peripherals connected to it on a one-at-a-time basis.

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• Superior video quality - up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
• USB / PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere
• Supports USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun
• Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
• Video DynaSync™ - stores the console monitor's EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display resolution
• Multiplatform support - Windows, Linux, Mac and Sun
• Dual Interface - supports computers and console with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice
• Front accessible USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals *
• One USB-PS/2 console controls up to 8 computers
• Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 256 computers from a single console