ATEN CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black

SKU
CS1798
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8-Port USB HDMI/Audio KVM Switch
  • One USB console controls up to eight HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 2.0 devices
  • HDMI compatible
  • Cascadable to three levels–control up to 512 computers1
  • Multi-Display feature – stack up to eight CS1798 units and display video from up to eight monitors(dual display/triple display/quad display/multi-display)
  • 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in2
  • Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD)
  • Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
  • OSD Backup/Restore feature–enables the administrator to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information
  • Firmware upgradable
  • Video DynaSyncTM – exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
  • Superior video quality–supports up to 1080p / 1920 x 1200@60Hz3
  • Supports widescreen resolutions
  • Audio enabled–full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems
  • Console audio ports on front panel for easy access
  • Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
  • HDCP compatible
  • Multiplatform support–Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun4
  • Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice
  • Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting
  • Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation5
  • Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French
  • Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English (US), English (UK), German (GER.), German (SWISS), French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese
  • Supports hot-plugging
  • Note:
  • 1. CS1798 cascade to CS1798 only.
  • 2. The USB 2.0 hub cannot be accessed through the switch by computers on the second or third level of a cascaded installation.
  • 3. CS1798 supports the resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. The resolution of the connected source should be 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz or lower in order to avoid compatibility issues.
  • 4. For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must be compatible with USB connections.
  • 5. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; Mac / Sun keyboards work only with their own computers.
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SKU CS1798
EAN 4719264641596
Manufacturer Aten
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The CS1798 8-port USB HDMI KVM Switch is a multi-purpose appliance that consolidates access and control of up to 8 HDMI computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS1798 can be cascaded up to three levels – to control up to 512 computers – all from a single console.

In addition, the CS1798 features multi-display functionality, which enables the use of standard USB cables to stack up to 8 switches in a multi-display installation where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows users to contrast, analyze and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment.

The CS1798 supporting ATEN’s on-screen display (OSD) function, allowing it to access any computer connected to the installation, which offers OSD configuration backup / restore functions to save or back up the OSD settings and restore them as needed. The CS1798 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. Users can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a one at- a-time basis).
Ports & interfaces
Console USB ports quantity2
Console ports3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB B
USB version2.0
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
Number of computers controlled512
Keyboard port typeUSB
Mouse port typeUSB
Video port typeHDMI
Audio connectionsYes
Headphone outputs8
HDMI ports quantity9
DC-in jackYes
USB hubYes
HDCPYes
Performance
HDCPYes
Firmware upgradeableYes
HD typeWUXGA
Video bandwidth60 Hz
Hot-Plug supportYes
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Hot-Plug supportYes
Push buttonYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
USB version2.0
USB hubYes
CascadableYes
Design
Keyboard languageChinese Traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss, UK English, US English
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Push buttonYes
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
CascadableYes
Rack capacity1U
Housing materialMetal
Display
Built-in displayNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
Power
Power sourceDC
Power consumption (typical)12 W
Input voltage5 V
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Other operating systems supportedYes
Video
HD typeWUXGA
Video bandwidth60 Hz
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width432.4 mm
Depth257.2 mm
Height44 mm
Weight3.49 kg
Packaging content
Rack mount kitYes
Cables includedKVM
Quick installation guideYes
AC adapter includedYes
Other features
Push buttonYes
Hot keysYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176200

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CS1798
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Manufacturer
Aten
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Specification
Ports & interfaces
Console USB ports quantity2
Console ports3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB B
USB version2.0
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
Number of computers controlled512
Keyboard port typeUSB
Mouse port typeUSB
Video port typeHDMI
Audio connectionsYes
Headphone outputs8
HDMI ports quantity9
DC-in jackYes
USB hubYes
HDCPYes
Performance
HDCPYes
Firmware upgradeableYes
HD typeWUXGA
Video bandwidth60 Hz
Hot-Plug supportYes
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Hot-Plug supportYes
Push buttonYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
USB version2.0
USB hubYes
CascadableYes
Design
Keyboard languageChinese Traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss, UK English, US English
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Push buttonYes
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
CascadableYes
Rack capacity1U
Housing materialMetal
Display
Built-in displayNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
Power
Power sourceDC
Power consumption (typical)12 W
Input voltage5 V
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Other operating systems supportedYes
Video
HD typeWUXGA
Video bandwidth60 Hz
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width432.4 mm
Depth257.2 mm
Height44 mm
Weight3.49 kg
Packaging content
Rack mount kitYes
Cables includedKVM
Quick installation guideYes
AC adapter includedYes
Other features
Push buttonYes
Hot keysYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176200
Ports & interfaces
Console USB ports quantity2
Console portsUSB A, VGA (D-Sub)
Number of computers controlled16
Keyboard port typeUSB
Mouse port typeUSB
Video port typeVGA
Audio connectionsNo
DC-in jackYes
Performance
Daisy chainYes
Plug and PlayYes
Maximum resolution1920 x 1440 pixels
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Plug and PlayYes
LED indicatorsYes
IP controlNo
Audio supportNo
Design
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
LED indicatorsYes
Rack capacity1U
Housing materialSteel
Display
Built-in displayNo
Power
Input current0.8 A
Output current1.5 A
Power plug typeType M
Output voltage12 V
Input voltage110-240 V
Video
Maximum resolution1920 x 1440 pixels
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width540 mm
Depth180 mm
Height45 mm
Weight3.1 kg
Package width89 mm
Package depth468 mm
Package height264 mm
Package weight3.53 kg
Packaging data
Package width89 mm
Package depth468 mm
Package height264 mm
Package weight3.53 kg
Packaging content
ManualYes
AC adapter includedYes
Other features
IP controlNo
Audio supportNo
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176200
Ports & interfaces
Video port typeVGA
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Performance
Maximum resolution1920 x 1440 pixels
Technical details
Product colourBlack
LED indicatorsPower
Design
Product colourBlack
LED indicatorsPower
Video
Maximum resolution1920 x 1440 pixels
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Weight3.1 kg
Package width263 mm
Package depth593 mm
Package height120 mm
Package weight6.06 kg
Packaging data
Package width263 mm
Package depth593 mm
Package height120 mm
Package weight6.06 kg
Packaging content
Cables includedVGA
Other features
Connectivity technologyWired
Ports quantity16
Dimensions (WxDxH)540 x 180 x 45 mm
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176200
Ports & interfaces
Console USB ports quantity2
Console portsUSB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
Number of computers controlled8
Keyboard port typeUSB
Mouse port typeUSB
Video port typeVGA
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity9
DC-in jackYes
Performance
Daisy chainYes
Plug and PlayYes
Maximum resolution1920 x 1440 pixels
Maximum analog resolution1920 x 1440 pixels
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Plug and PlayYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
LED indicatorsPower
Hot keysYes
IP controlNo
Audio supportNo
CascadableYes
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Design
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
LED indicatorsPower
Hot keysYes
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, REACH
CascadableYes
Rack capacity1U
Housing materialSteel
Display
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
Power
Output current1 A
Compatible power plug typesAU, EU, UK, US
Output voltage12 V
Power consumption (typical)12 W
External power adapterYes
Input voltage100 - 240 V
Video
Maximum resolution1920 x 1440 pixels
Maximum analog resolution1920 x 1440 pixels
Sustainability
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width435 mm
Depth180 mm
Height45 mm
Weight2.2 kg
Package width262 mm
Package depth606 mm
Package height121 mm
Package weight4.7 kg
Packaging data
Package width262 mm
Package depth606 mm
Package height121 mm
Package weight4.7 kg
Packaging content
Rack mount kitYes
Cables includedKVM
ManualYes
AC adapter includedYes
Certificates
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Other features
IP controlNo
Audio supportNo
Hot keysYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176200
Ports & interfaces
Console USB ports quantity1
USB connector typeMini-USB B
Number of computers controlled1
Keyboard port typeUSB
Mouse port typeUSB
Video port typeVGA
Audio connectionsNo
Cable length0.416 m
Performance
Daisy chainNo
HD typeFull HD
Video bandwidth60 Hz
Plug and PlayYes
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Number of users1 user(s)
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingNo
Plug and PlayYes
On Screen Display (OSD)No
Number of users1 user(s)
LED indicatorsYes
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Design
Mean time between failures (MTBF)909000 h
Product colourBlack
Cable length0.416 m
Rack mountingNo
LED indicatorsYes
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, UL
Housing materialPlastic
Display
Built-in displayNo
On Screen Display (OSD)No
Power
Power sourceUSB
System requirements
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Video
HD typeFull HD
Video bandwidth60 Hz
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Sustainability
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width74 mm
Depth115 mm
Height15 mm
Weight170 g
Package width166 mm
Package depth303 mm
Package height46 mm
Package weight363 g
Packaging data
Package width166 mm
Package depth303 mm
Package height46 mm
Package weight363 g
Packaging content
Cables includedUSB
Software includedYes
Certificates
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, UL
Other features
Compatible operating systemsWindows 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64) Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2 Mac OS 10.x (Tested up to 10.9) Linux 2.6.x - 3.5.x (32/64bit)
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width320 mm
Master (outer) case length520 mm
Master (outer) case height525 mm
Products per master (outer) case30 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code85176200
Ports & interfaces
Console USB ports quantity2
Console portsPS/2, RJ–45, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
Number of computers controlled512
Keyboard port typeUSB, PS/2
Mouse port typeUSB, PS/2
Video port typeVGA
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
DC-in jackNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports16
Network
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports16
Performance
Daisy chainYes
Firmware upgradeableYes
HD typeWUXGA
Video bandwidth75 Hz
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Scan interval1,255 s
Maximum operating distance50 m
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Scan interval1,255 s
Push buttonYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
Maximum operating distance50 m
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Design
Product colourBlack
Rack mountingYes
Push buttonYes
LED indicatorsYes
Hot keysYes
Rack capacity1U
Housing materialMetal
Display
Built-in displayNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Yes
Power
Output current1 A
Power sourceAC
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)6.1 W
Input voltage100-240 V
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Other operating systems supportedYes
Video
HD typeWUXGA
Video bandwidth75 Hz
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Sustainability
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width437.2 mm
Depth163.6 mm
Height44 mm
Weight2.67 kg
Packaging content
Rack mount kitYes
Cables includedAC
Quick installation guideYes
Other features
Push buttonYes
Maximum operating distance50 m
Hot keysYes