The CS1708A KVM 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.
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Number of computers controlled: | 256 |
| Keyboard port type: | USB, PS/2 |
| Mouse port type: | USB, PS/2 |
| Video port type: | VGA |
| Console ports: | USB A, VGA (D-Sub) |
| Console USB ports quantity: | 1 |
| USB connector type: | USB Type-A |
| DC-in jack: | ![]() |
| Performance | |
| Maximum resolution: | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Scan interval: | 1,255 s |
| DDC2B support: | ![]() |
| Hot-Plug support: | ![]() |
| Daisy chain: | ![]() |
| Firmware upgradeable: | ![]() |
| Design | |
| Rack mounting: | ![]() |
| Product colour: | Black |
| Rack capacity: | 1U |
| Housing material: | Metal |
| LED indicators: | ![]() |
| Push button: | ![]() |
| Hot keys: | ![]() |
| Display | |
| Built-in display: | ![]() |
| On Screen Display (OSD): | ![]() |
| Power | |
| Power source: | DC |
| DC input voltage: | 5.3 V |
| Power consumption (typical): | 5 W |
| System requirements | |
| Windows operating systems supported: | ![]() |
| Linux operating systems supported: | ![]() |
| Mac operating systems supported: | ![]() |
| Other operating systems supported: | ![]() |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability certificates: | RoHS |
| 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 | |
| Width: | 437.2 mm |
| Depth: | 159.9 mm |
| Height: | 44 mm |
| Weight: | 2.66 kg |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included: | KVM |