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 eight switches in a multi-display installation where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards. It allows you to contrast, analyse and monitor video output in convenient ways, substantially simplifying the working environment.

Furthermore, the CS1798 comes with ATEN’s on-screen display (OSD) function, which can access any computer connected to the installation, it also offers OSD confi guration backup/restore to save/back up the OSD settings and restore them as needed.

The CS1798 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. You can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a one at- a-time basis).

Package Contents

1x 8-Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Rack Mounting Kit
2x KVM Cable (HDMI, USB, Audio; 1.8m/6ft)
1x Firmware Upgrade Cable
1x Power Adapter
1x Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)
1x User Instructions

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 computers*1
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 in
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 DynaSync™ – 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@60Hz
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, Sun
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 emulation*2.3.
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 : Enable mouse emulation for independent switching
1. CS1798 cascade to CS1798 only.
2. For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must be compatible with USB connections.
3. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboards work only with their own computers.

8-Port USB HDMI KVM Switch

Computer Connections
Direct	8
Maximum	512 (via Cascade)
Port Selection	OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton
Connectors
Console Ports	1 x HDMI Female 2 x USB Type A Female 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
KVM Ports	8 x HDMI Female 8 x USB Type B Female 8 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green)
Firmware Upgrade	1 x RJ11 Female (Black)
Power	1 x DC Jack
USB Hub	2 x USB Type A Female (1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel)
Switches
Port Selection	8 x Pushbutton
Reset	1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Firmware Upgrade	1 x Slide Switch
LEDs
USB Link	8 (Green)
Power	1 (Dark Green)
On Line /Selected	8 (Orange)
Emulation
Keyboard / Mouse	USB
Video	1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz; 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
Scan Interval	1 – 255 seconds (default: 5 secs.)
Power Consumption	DC5V:8.56W:66BTU
Environmental
Operating Temperature	0 – 50°C
Storage Temperature	-20 – 60°C
Humidity	0 – 80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing	Metal
Weight	3.49 kg ( 7.69 lb )
Dimensions (L x W x H)	43.24 x 25.72 x 4.40 cm (17.02 x 10.13 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

Description	Ver.	Release Date	File Name
Firmware Upgrade	v1.2.113	2018-10-25	cs1798_17916_v1.2.113.zip
Firmware Upgrade	v1.2.111	2018-04-19	cs1798_17916_v1.2.111.zip
Firmware Upgrade	v1.1.109	2018-01-03	cs1798_17916_v1.1.109.zip
Firmware Upgrade	v1.1.107	2017-03-28	cs1798_17916_v1.1.107.zip
Firmware Upgrade	v1.1.106	2017-03-16	cs1798_17916_v1.1.106.zip
Firmware Upgrade	v1.1.105	2016-12-02	cs1798_17916_v1.1.105.zip
Firmware Upgrade	v1.1.104	2016-05-18	cs1798_17916_v1.1.104.zip
Firmware Upgrade	v1.1.101	2015-06-15	cs1798_17916_v1.1.101.zip
Firmware Upgrade	v1.0.063	2014-08-19	cs1798_17916_v1.0.063.zip

(CS1798-AT-U)

ATEN CS1798 8 Port Rackmount HDMI KVM Switch with Multi Display Feature - Cascadable to 3 Levels - Multi-Display Feature (Requires Multiple Units) - 2 Port USB 2.0 Hub Built-in - Computer Selection via Front Panel, Hotkeys, and OSD - Video DynaSync Technology - Audio Enabled - HDCP Compatible - 2 Years Limited Warranty

SKU	CS1798-AT-U
Barcode #	672792005565
Brand	ATEN
Shipping Weight	5.6500kg
Shipping Width	0.130m
Shipping Height	0.320m
Shipping Length	0.500m
Shipping Cubic	0.020800000m3