CS1642 KVM desktop switch 2-port USB/DVI - USB hub

USB KVMP™ switch with two ports for two DVI monitors

The CS1642A USB KVMP™ switch with two ports for two DVI monitors is a versatile device that combines a 2-port KVM switch with a 2-port USB hub. The latest version even supports up to four monitors if two KVM switches are interconnected for two monitors.

You can use the CS1642A with multiple monitors, and workstations with two, three or even four monitors are feasible by connecting two switches in series. Thanks to its 120 Hz 3D-technology the CS1642A is ready for nVidia 3D Vision allowing you to manage various 3D-effects. With it, you can control all connected computers from a single console, saving you space and resources. In addition, every computer can access connected peripherals (only one computer at a time), making it ideal for users to implement special visual effects and perform multitasking on several computers. The CS1642A is ideal for graphic designers, banking and financial consultants, gamers and health care professionals who need a high-quality switch that provides stunning colour, clarity and functionality.

One dual-screen USB console controls two/four dual-screen computers and two additional USB devices Multi-screen display - connect two CS1642A/1644A units, and benefit from an additional two-screen system that can be controlled through a single connection Outstanding image quality - 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz (DVI Dual Link); 3D displays up to 1920 x 1200 at 120 Hz (DVI single link) Supports popular widescreen resolutions Independent switching between KVM, USB and audio signals Supports digital DVI and analogue monitors - fully compliant with DVI specifications and also HDCP compatible Multi-platform compatibility - Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux*, Mac, Sun and FreeBSD Supports and emulates Sun/Mac keyboards** Video DynaSync, exclusive ATEN technology, to eliminate boot-up display problems and to optimise resolution when switching between ports

* Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher. The CS1642A has a built-in USB 2.0 hub so will not support PCs or operating systems that are not USB 2.0-compatible. ** PC/keyboard combinations emulate Mac keyboards. ** Mac keyboards only work with Macintosh computers.