ATEN CS18208 8-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI KVM Switch with Rack Mounting Kit

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The ATEN CS18208 KVM switch provides seamless control of up to eight HDMI computers from a single USB console, including a keyboard, mouse, and HDMI monitor. Designed for high-performance environments, it supports ultra-high-definition video output up to 4K DCI resolution (4096 x 2160 pixels) at 60Hz, ensuring sharp and vibrant visuals for demanding applications. Its advanced technology ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices, making it ideal for server rooms, control centers, and multimedia production facilities.
The CS18208 offers scalable management with cascading capabilities, allowing users to control up to 512 computers across three levels of expansion. Its multi-display stacking feature enables the operator to connect and display content from up to eight units simultaneously, providing a flexible and efficient workspace for multitasking and information analysis. The switch leverages ATEN's proprietary Video DynaSync™ technology, which eliminates display boot-up issues and optimizes resolution switching, and EDID Expert™ to select the best EDID mode for maximum display quality and stability.
Equipped with a built-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub, the CS18208 supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, facilitating rapid sharing of peripherals such as external drives or other USB devices. The switch also supports HD audio, delivering full bass response and immersive stereo sound, which is essential for multimedia and audio-visual applications. User-friendly control options include pushbuttons, hotkeys, RS-232 commands, and an on-screen display (OSD) with a redesigned interface, simplifying port switching and system management.
Security features include a two-level password authorization system to safeguard access and control over connected computers. The device’s rack-mountable form factor ensures easy installation in standard server racks, making it suitable for enterprise, government, telecom, media, and security environments. The package includes all necessary cables, a power adapter, and user instructions, ready for immediate deployment. With environmentally friendly RoHS compliance and manufacturing in Taiwan, the ATEN CS18208 is a reliable, high-performance solution for complex professional setups.

Features:

• One USB console controls up to 8 HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 peripheral devices

• Cascadable to three levels - controls up to 512 computers

• Multi-Display feature - stacks up to eight CS18208 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 audio

• Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD, and RS-232 commands