ATEN CS1842 Dual Display KVM Switch – 2 HDMI Ports, 4K UHD Support, USB 3.1 Hub, Remote Port Selector

ATEN 2-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI Dual Display KVMP Switch

The ATEN CS1842 Dual Display KVM Switch provides a comprehensive solution for managing two HDMI-enabled computers with a single set of peripherals. Designed with professional users in mind, this switch allows you to control two HDMI computers using one USB keyboard, mouse, and two HDMI monitors, streamlining your workspace and enhancing productivity. Its support for HDMI 2.0 ensures that users experience stunning visuals with resolution up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160) at 60Hz, delivering crisp, vivid images suitable for graphic design, video editing, and CAD applications. The inclusion of ATEN's Video DynaSync technology optimizes display resolution during system switches, preventing boot-up display issues and ensuring quick, seamless transitions between sources. The built-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub offers data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, enabling efficient sharing of USB peripherals such as external drives, printers, and other devices. For expanded multitasking, users can daisy-chain two CS1842 units to support up to four displays, making this an ideal solution for complex workflows requiring multiple screens. Additional features include various computer selection methods—pushbuttons, hotkeys, mouse, remote port selector, and RS-232 commands—giving users flexible control options. The switch also supports console keyboard and mouse emulation or bypass, ensuring compatibility with various systems. Multilingual keyboard mapping supports English, French, Japanese, and German layouts, making it versatile for international environments. The package includes the switch, HDMI cables, USB cables, speaker and microphone cables, power supply, remote port selector, and user instructions, providing a complete setup for immediate deployment. Whether used for CGI work, graphic design, video post-production, or engineering, the ATEN CS1842 offers a reliable, high-performance solution for professional multi-system management.

Features:

• Controls two HDMI computers with one USB keyboard, mouse, and two HDMI monitors, sharing two USB peripherals

• Supports Quad Display configuration by connecting two dual-display KVM switches for extensive multitasking

• Video DynaSync technology eliminates display issues during startup and optimizes resolution when switching sources

• Supports high-quality video output up to 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) and 4K DCI (4096 x 2160) at 60Hz

• Multiple computer selection options including pushbuttons, hotkeys, mouse, remote port selector, and RS-232 commands

• Built-in 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub with SuperSpeed data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps

• Supports console keyboard and mouse emulation or bypass for seamless system compatibility

• Independent switching of KVM, USB peripherals, and stereo audio focus for flexible control

• Multilingual keyboard mapping supporting English, French, Japanese, and German layouts