ATEN CS17916 16-Port USB HDMI/Audio KVM Switch

The CS17916 16-port USB HDMI KVM Switch is a multi-purpose appliance that consolidates access and control of up to 16 HDMI computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS17916 can be cascaded up to two levels - to control up to 256 computers - all from a single console. In addition the CS17916 features multi-display functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to eight switches in a multi-display installation where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows you to contrast, analyse and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment.

Key Features

• One USB console controls up to sixteen HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices
  HDMI compatible
• Cascadable to two levels-control up to 256 computers
• Multi-Display feature - stack up to eight CS17916 units and display video from up to eight monitors(dual display/triple display/quad display/multi-display)
• 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in
• 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@60Hz
• 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, Sun
• 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 emulation*1.2.
• 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

Technical Specifications

Computer Connections
Direct
16
Maximum
256 (via Cascade)
Port Selection
OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton
Connectors
Console Ports
1 x HDMI Female
2 x USB Type A Female
2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
KVM Ports
16 x HDMI Female
16 x USB Type B Female
16 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green)
Firmware Upgrade
1 x RJ11 Female
Power
1 x DC Jack
USB Hub
2 x USB Type A Female (1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
Switches
Port Selection
16 x Pushbutton
Reset
1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Firmware Upgrade
1 x Slide Switch
LEDs
USB Link
16 (Green)
Power
1 (Dark Green)
On Line /Selected
16 (Orange)
Emulation
Keyboard / Mouse
USB
Video
1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz; 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
Scan Interval
1 - 255 seconds (default: 5 sec.)
Power Consumption
DC5V:8.66W:66BTU
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0 - 50C
Storage Temperature
-20 - 60C
Humidity
0 - 80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing
Metal
Weight
3.86 kg ( 8.5 lb )
Dimensions (L x W x H)
43.24 x 25.72 x 4.40 cm
(17.02 x 10.13 x 1.73 in.)