ATEN CS19208 - KVM / audio / USB switch

Athens CS19208. Keyboard port type: USB, Mouse port type: USB, Video port type: DisplayPort. HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels, Video bandwidth: 60 Hz. Product colour: Black, Housing material: Metal. Power consumption (typical): 18.44 W. Width: 214.3 mm, Depth: 432.4 mm, Height: 44 mm

https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/rack-kvm-switches/cs19208/

The ATEN CS19208 8-Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort KVM Switch can effectively access and control up to 8 DisplayPort computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. With its dual interface console, users can choose between DisplayPort/HDMI video output supporting high video quality up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz), presenting crystal-clear visuals.

To meet the needs of easy expansion and flexibility, the CS19208 can be cascaded to two levels to control up to 128 computers from a single console. Furthermore, the CS19208 supports multi-display function by stacking up to eight CS19208 units to compare and analyze information on 8 monitors at most, which substantially streamlines the working environment.

With two patented ATEN technology – Video DynaSync™ and EDID Expert™ , the CS19208 can optimize display resolution, accelerate switching between ports and power up smoothly while eliminating boot-up display problems.

Besides, the CS19208 comes with a built-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub delivering data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, allowing users to speed up operations and share USB peripherals instantly. For user-friendly port selection methods, the CS19208 offers pushbuttons, hotkeys, RS-232 commands, and OSD with newly-designed UI, bringing effortless and intuitive operations.

To eliminate security concern, a two-level password authorization is available to enhance security protection for accessing and controlling computers. Consolidating these advantageous functionalities, the CS19208 is ideal for server room/computer room management applied in industries with requirements for high-quality images and multitasking, such as Enterprise, Government, Production, Telecom, Finance, Medical Healthcare, Industrial Automation, etc.

• One USB console controls up to eight DisplayPort interface computers and two additional USB 3.0 peripheral devices
• Supports HD audio2
• Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD, and RS-232 commands
• Independent switching of KVM and USB peripheral focus3
• Two-level (administrator/user) password authorization for enhanced security protection
• Broadcast mode – operations can be simultaneously performed on all selected computers, such as software installation and upgrading, system-wide shutdown, etc.
• Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
• Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice
• 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
• Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation4
• Supports hot-plugging
• Cascadable to two levels – controls up to 128 computers1
• DisplayPort 1.2 compliant; HDCP 2.2 compliant
• Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
• Firmware upgradable
• Supports multimedia, wireless keyboards and mouse
• Note:
• 1. Cascading between CS19208 and CS19216 is available.
• 2. HD audio through HDMI and DisplayPort channel cannot be switched independently.
• 3. Independent switching is only supported under mouse emulation mode.
• 4. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboards work only with their own computers.
• Multi-Display feature – stack up to eight CS19208 units and display video from up to 8 monitors (dual display / triple display / quad display / multi-display)
• Video DynaSyncâ„¢ – an exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes the resolution when switching among different sources
• EDID Expertâ„¢ – selects optimum EDID mode for smooth power-up and highest quality display
• Supports a DisplayPort or HDMI video output – allows you to choose an appropriate video output and deploy console with flexibility
• Superior video quality – up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
• Built-in 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub with SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer rates
• Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel stereo sound