Introduction; Overview - ATEN CS-1742 User Manual

Chapter 1.

Introduction

Overview

The Master View Dual-View CS-1742 or CS-1744 USB KVM Switch brings dual
head video functionality to ATEN's USB KVM switch technology. Now, two
(CS-1742) or four (CS-1744) dual head computers can be accessed and controlled
from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA,
SVGA, or Multisync monitors.
In addition, the CS-1742 / CS-1744 incorporates a two port USB hub that allows
each of the computers to share any USB peripherals connected to the hub on a one
computer at a time basis. Recognizing the importance of sound, the switches are
also audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the
computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set
of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).
The CS-1742 / CS-1744's independent (asynchronous) switching feature allows
independent switching of the KVM, USB hub, the second display channel, and
audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus,
another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus.
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no
software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since
the CS-1742 / CS-1744 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple
operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac and Sun).
There are two convenient methods to access the computers: push button port
selection switches located on the unit's front panel; and hotkey combinations
entered from the keyboard.
Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1742 / CS-1744 setup:
1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate periphearl components
for each computer; 2) saves all the space those extra components would take up;
3) saves on energy costs; and 4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort
involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
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