Introduction; Overview - ATEN CS1732a User Manual

Overview

The CS1732 / CS1734
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combined with a 2-port USB hub that allow users to access two and four
computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console.
The CS1732 / CS1734
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choice of either transferring keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a
USB connection, or with the traditional PS/2 connection. If a USB connection
is used, the CS1732
each of the computers. This permits each computer to access any peripherals
connected to the hub on a one-at-a-time basis.
The CS1732 / CS1734
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switching of the KVM, USB hub, 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. You can work on a spreadsheet on one computer, for
example, while you print from a second computer at the same time.
Recognizing the increased importance of sound, the CS1732
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).
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is
no software to configure and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS1732
/ CS1734 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating
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platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.). There are two convenient
methods to access the computers: pushbuttons located on the unit's front panel;
and hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard.
Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS1732
installation: 1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console
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.
Note: For PC compatible computers, Mac and Sun computers must use the
USB cable connection. See Cables, page 3
are dual function 2- and 4- port KVMP
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improves on previous designs by giving the user a
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/ CS1734 's integrated two-port USB hub is available to
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's asynchronous switching feature allows independent
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Chapter 1

Introduction

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