ATEN CV211 Laptop USB KVM Console Crash Cart Adapter
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ATEN CV211 Laptop USB KVM Console Crash Cart Adapter - 2 Years Local Warranty
Your Laptop Becomes the Console
The CV211 turns a laptop into an ultra-mobile console for servers, PCs, kiosks and ATMs. Plug its USB and VGA connectors into the target machine and its USB Mini-B port into your laptop to see and control the target, without carrying a monitor and keyboard.
BIOS-Level Access, No Software
You get instant BIOS-level access with no software or driver installation on either side, and the target computer needs no particular operating system.
Built for Field Work
Bi-directional file transfer between laptop and target, video recording and screen capture for documentation, an on-screen keyboard with multi-language support, hotkey macros and Mouse DynaSync for accurate cursor tracking.
Pocket-Sized and Bus-Powered
The adapter is USB bus-powered and supports VGA video up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, in a small plastic housing that fits any laptop bag.
Equipping your field engineers or data-centre team? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg for volume pricing.
ATEN CV211 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | ATEN Laptop USB KVM Console Crash Cart Adapter |
| Model | CV211 |
| Order Code | CV211-AT |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | 2 years carry-in warranty |
Connectors
| Computer Connections | 1 |
| Laptop | 1 x USB Mini Type-B Female |
| Target Computer | 1 x USB Type-A Male; 1 x VGA Male |
Video
| Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
Features
| Access | BIOS-level access; no software or driver installation |
| File Transfer | Bi-directional between laptop and target |
| Tools | Video recording, image capture, on-screen keyboard (multi-language), hotkey macros, Mouse DynaSync |
| LED | 1 (blue) |
Power
| Power | USB bus-powered |
| Power Consumption | DC 5 V, 2.35 W (11 BTU/h) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 0–40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20–60 °C |
| Humidity | 0–80% RH, non-condensing |
Physical
| Housing | Plastic |
| Weight | 0.13 kg |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 7.05 x 5.37 x 3.01 cm |
System Requirements
| Laptop | Windows 11 and later; macOS 11 and later (including Apple silicon M1–M4); Linux |
| Target Computer | No operating system limitations |
Compatibility & Applications
Typical Targets
Rack and tower servers, desktop PCs, kiosks, ATMs, POS terminals and digital signage players with VGA video and USB.
Typical Use
Data-centre crash cart duties, field service, troubleshooting headless machines, BIOS changes and OS installs where no monitor or keyboard is available.
Selection Tip
For targets with HDMI or DisplayPort only, the CV211CP IT kit bundles the CV211 with ATEN's VC810 HDMI-to-VGA and VC925 DisplayPort-to-VGA adapters.
Package Contents & ATEN Crash Cart Adapter Ordering Information
In the Box
1 x CV211 Laptop USB KVM Console Crash Cart Adapter, 1 x USB Type-A to USB Mini-B cable, 1 x user instructions.
ATEN Crash Cart and Console Models
| Model | Key feature |
| CV211 (this listing) | Laptop USB KVM console crash cart adapter |
| CV211CP | CV211 IT kit with VC810 and VC925 adapters |
| CN800 | USB VGA KVM over IP mini |
| VC810 | HDMI to VGA adapter |
| VC925 | DisplayPort to VGA adapter |
Datasheet & Downloads
| User manual | CV211 User Manual (PDF) |
| ATEN product page | CV211 on aten.com |
Need a PDF sent directly? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting CV211-AT.
Frequently Asked Questions — ATEN CV211
Do I need to install software?
No. No software or drivers are needed on the laptop or the target computer.
Which laptops are supported?
ATEN lists Windows 11 and later, macOS 11 and later (including Apple M1 to M4) and Linux laptops.
Can I access the BIOS of the target?
Yes. The CV211 gives BIOS-level access to the target computer.
Does it need a power adapter?
No. It is powered from the laptop's USB port.
What if my server only has HDMI or DisplayPort?
The CV211 connects to VGA. The CV211CP kit adds HDMI-to-VGA and DisplayPort-to-VGA adapters.
What warranty do I get?
2 years local carry-in warranty. Supplied by SourceIT with a GST invoice.