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Rack KVM switch controlling 16 HDMI computers from one USB console, cascadable to 256 computers. Shares two USB 3.1 Gen 1 peripherals; stacks up to 8 units for multi-display setups.

Features

  • One USB console controls up to 16 HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 peripheral devices
  • Cascadable to two levels – controls up to 256 computers1
  • Multi-Display feature – stacks up to eight CS18216 units and display video from up to 8 monitors (dual display / triple display / quad display / multi-display)
  • Video DynaSync™ – an exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes the resolution when switching among different sources
  • EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID mode for smooth power-up and highest quality display
  • Superior video quality – up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
  • Built-in 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub with SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer rates
  • Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel stereo sound
  • Supports HD audio2
  • Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD, and RS-232 commands
  • Independent switching of KVM and USB peripheral focus3
  • Two-level (administrator / user) password authorization for enhanced security protection
  • Broadcast mode – operations can be simultaneously performed on all selected computers, such as software installation and upgrading, system-wide shutdown, etc.
  • Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
  • Console mouse port emulation / bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice
  • 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
  • Mac / Sun keyboard support and emulation4
  • Supports hot-plugging
  • HDMI compliant; HDCP 2.2 compliant
  • Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
  • Firmware upgradable
  • Supports multimedia, wireless keyboards and mouse Note: 1. CS18216 cascades to CS18216 only. 2. HD audio through HDMI channel cannot be switched independently. 3. Independent switching is only supported under mouse emulation mode. 4. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; Mac / Sun keyboards work only with their own computers.

Computer Connections

Direct
16
Maximum
256 (via Cascade)
Port Selection
OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton, RS-232Commands

Connectors

Console Ports
1 x HDMI Female (Black) 2 x USB Type A Female 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green; 1 x front, 1 x rear)
KVM Ports
16 x HDMI Female 16 x USB3.1 Gen1 Type B Female (Blue) 16 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green)
Firmware Upgrade
1 x RJ11 Female (Black)
Power
1 x DC Jack
USB Hub
2 x USB3.1 Gen1 Type A Female (Blue; 2 x front)

Switches

Port Selection
16 x Pushbutton
Reset
1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Firmware Upgrade Recovery
1 x Slide Switch

LEDs

On Line /Selected
16 (Orange)
Power
1 (Green)
USB Link
16 (Green)

Emulation

Keyboard / Mouse
USB
Video
HDMI: 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Scan Interval
0 – 255 seconds (default: 5 secs.)
Power Consumption
DC12V:13.12W:104BTU/h Note: ● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading. ● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded.

Environmental

Operating Temperature
0 – 40°C
Storage Temperature
-20 – 60°C
Humidity
0 – 80% RH, Non-condensing

Physical Properties

Housing
Metal
Weight
3.54 kg ( 7.8 lb )
Dimensions (L x W x H)
43.24 x 21.43 x 4.40 cm (17.02 x 8.44 x 1.73 in.)
Note
For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.

Firmware

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