Introduction; Overview - ATEN CS1762 User Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The Master View CS1762 / CS1764 USB DVI KVMP Switch charts a
revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch
functionality by combining a 2 port (CS1762) or 4 port (CS1764) KVM switch
with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital
monitor (DVI).
As a KVM switch, it allows users to access two or four computers from a single
USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. As a USB hub, it permits
each computer to access any peripherals connected to the hub on a 'one
computer at a time' basis.
The CS1762 / CS1764's independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows
the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on
another. This eliminate the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as the
need to purchase separate stand-alone peripheral sharers – such as print servers,
modem splitters, etc.
The CS1762 / CS1764 further improves on previous designs with DVI (Digital
Visual Interface) connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to
the computers via a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital
video input (flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs
and set-top boxes) and analog video input (traditional monitors and TVs).
The CS1762 / CS1764 is 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). As with
the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be independent of the KVM 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 CS1762 / CS1764 intercepts keyboard input directly, it
will work on multiple computing platforms (PC (x86/x64), Macintosh
PowerPC, and Sun Microsystems Sparc). 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.
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