{"product_id":"aten-cs1708a-8-port-ps2-usb-vga-kvm-switch-daisy-chain","title":"ATEN CS1708A 8-Port PS\/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pd-acc { border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; border-radius: 8px; margin: 10px 0; overflow: hidden; }\n.pd-acc summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f7f7f7; }\n.pd-acc[open] \u003e summary { border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }\n.pd-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n.pd-acc summary::after { content: \"+\"; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; margin-left: 12px; }\n.pd-acc[open] \u003e summary::after { content: \"\\2212\"; }\n.pd-acc .pd-acc-body { padding: 8px 16px 14px; }\n.pd-spec, .pd-spec tr, .pd-spec td { border: none !important; background: transparent !important; }\n.pd-spec { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse !important; margin: 6px 0 18px; }\n.pd-spec td { padding: 7px 10px 7px 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec !important; vertical-align: top; font-size: 0.95em; text-align: left; }\n.pd-spec td:first-child { width: 38%; font-weight: 600; color: #333; }\n.pd-spec tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none !important; }\n.pd-video { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 10px 0 18px; }\n.pd-video iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eATEN CS1708A 8-Port PS\/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain - 2 Years Local Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Console for Eight Servers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS1708A lets one PS\/2 or USB keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor control up to eight computers from a 1U rack unit. Daisy-chain up to 31 more units to manage as many as 256 computers from one console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePS\/2 and USB, Mixed Platforms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual Interface supports computers with PS\/2 or USB keyboards and mice, with automatic detection. Windows, Linux, Mac and Sun systems can be mixed on the same switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB Peripheral Sharing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-accessible USB port lets the selected computer access a USB peripheral such as a flash drive. Video DynaSync stores the monitor's EDID to optimise resolution, with video up to 2048 x 1536.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy, Secure Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect computers by front-panel pushbuttons, hotkeys or a multilingual on-screen display (OSD). Two-level password security, Auto Scan and Broadcast Mode are built in, and firmware upgrades reach every chained unit at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting out a server rack or comms room? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg for a project quote and KVM cable advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eATEN CS1708A Datasheet — Technical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eATEN 8-Port PS\/2-USB VGA KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain Port and USB Peripheral Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS1708A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrder Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS1708A-AT-E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocal Warranty (Singapore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years carry-in warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComputer Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 (via daisy-chain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOSD, hotkey, pushbutton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsole Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x SPHD-18 Male (yellow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKVM Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x SPHD-15\/17 Female (yellow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy Chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x DB-25 Female; 1 x DB-25 Male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x USB Type A Female (front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirmware Upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ-11 Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x DC jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeyboard \/ Mouse Emulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePS\/2, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2048 x 1536; DDC2B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScan Interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–255 seconds (default 5 s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 online (orange); 8 selected (green); 2-digit 7-segment station ID; power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows, Linux, Mac, Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower \u0026amp; Environmental\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 5.3 V, 3.8 W, 33 BTU\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–50 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20–60 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–80% RH, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, 1U 19\" rack mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.66 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.72 x 15.99 x 4.40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Computers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRack servers, desktops and appliances with VGA video and either PS\/2 or USB keyboard\/mouse ports, running Windows, Linux, Mac or Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServer racks, comms rooms, labs and test benches where one local console manages several machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCabling Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo custom KVM cables (one USB, one PS\/2) and a console cable are included. Order additional ATEN SPHD KVM cables for the remaining computers; for USB computers ATEN lists the 2L-5202U (1.8 m), 2L-5203U (3 m) and 2L-5205U (5 m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePackage Contents \u0026amp; ATEN Rack KVM Switch Ordering Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x CS1708A KVM switch with standard rack mounting kit, 1 x custom KVM cable (VGA, USB; 1.8 m), 1 x custom KVM cable (VGA, PS\/2; 1.8 m), 1 x custom console cable (VGA, USB, PS\/2; 27 cm), 1 x firmware upgrade cable, 1 x foot pad set (4 pcs), 1 x power adapter, 1 x user instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eATEN Rack KVM Switch Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS1708A (this listing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-port PS\/2-USB VGA rack KVM, daisy-chain to 256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS17916\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-port USB HDMI \/ audio rack KVM, cascade to 256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS18208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-port USB 3.0 4K HDMI rack KVM, cascade to 512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS19208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort rack KVM, cascade to 128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS1716i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-port PS\/2-USB VGA KVM over IP switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKH1508A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-port Cat 5 KVM switch, daisy-chain to 256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDatasheet \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.aten.com\/product\/spec_sheet\/cs1708a_1716a_rack_kvm_switch_ds_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCS1708A \/ CS1716A Datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUser manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.aten.com\/product\/manual\/cs1708a-cs1716a_um_w_2021-11-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCS1708A \/ CS1716A User Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.aten.com\/product\/quick_start_guide\/cs1708a_1716a_rack_kvm_switch_qsg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCS1708A \/ CS1716A Quick Start Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eATEN product page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aten.com\/global\/en\/products\/kvm\/rack-kvm-switches\/cs1708a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCS1708A on aten.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a PDF sent directly? Email \u003cstrong\u003esales@sourceit.com.sg\u003c\/strong\u003e quoting \u003cstrong\u003eCS1708A-AT-E\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — ATEN CS1708A\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many KVM cables are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo: one USB\/VGA and one PS\/2\/VGA custom KVM cable, plus a console cable. Additional cables are needed for the other six ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix PS\/2 and USB computers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each port auto-detects PS\/2 or USB through the matching ATEN KVM cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many computers can I control in total?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight directly, or up to 256 by daisy-chaining 31 additional units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a USB keyboard and mouse at the console?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The console cable supports PS\/2 or USB keyboard and mouse with a VGA monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it rack mountable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is 1U and ships with a standard rack mounting kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty do I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 years local carry-in warranty. 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