The CS1308 expedites access to up to 8 PCs via one set of keyboard, mouse and monitor, allowing IT staff to productively manage multiple computers all at once via easy switching. The CS1308 is also expandable and allows 8 more switches to be cascaded to enable centralized management of up to 64 PCs via one KVM console.

Key Features:

• One USB-PS/2 console controls 8 computers
• Cascade up to 2 levels - control up to 64 computers
• Dual Interface - supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice
• Multiplatform support - Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun
• Video DynaSync™ - Exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
• Supports USB keyboards for PC, Mac and Sun
• Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
• USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the console focus is elsewhere
• Superior video quality - up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
• Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys and multilingual on-screen display (OSD) menu
• Two level password security - only authorized users view and control computers; up to four users and an administrator with a separate profile for each
• Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
• Hot pluggable - add or remove computers without having to power down the switch
• Buzzer on/off via hotkey and OSD
• Firmware upgradeable
• No software installation required
• Designed for desktop or rack mount (19" system rack, 1U)