8-Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort KVM Switch
Key Features
- One USB console controls up to eight DisplayPort interface computers and two additional USB 3.0 peripheral devices
- Cascadable to two levels – controls up to 128 computers1
- Multi-Display feature – stack up to eight CS19208 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
- Supports a DisplayPort or HDMI video output – allows you to choose an appropriate video output and deploy console with flexibility
- 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
- DisplayPort 1.2 compliant; HDCP 2.2 compliant
- Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
- Firmware upgradable
- Supports multimedia, wireless keyboards and mouse
- Note:
- 1. Cascading between CS19208 and CS19216 is available.
- 2. HD audio through HDMI and DisplayPort 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.
Description
The ATEN CS19208 8-Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort KVM Switch can effectively access and control up to 8 DisplayPort computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. With its dual interface console, users can choose between DisplayPort/HDMI video output supporting high video quality up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz), presenting crystal-clear visuals.
To meet the needs of easy expansion and flexibility, the CS19208 can be cascaded to two levels to control up to 128 computers from a single console. Furthermore, the CS19208 supports multi-display function by stacking up to eight CS19208 units to compare and analyze information on 8 monitors at most, which substantially streamlines the working environment.
With two patented ATEN technology – Video DynaSync™ and EDID Expert™ , the CS19208 can optimize display resolution, accelerate switching between ports and power up smoothly while eliminating boot-up display problems.
Besides, the CS19208 comes with a built-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub delivering data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, allowing users to speed up operations and share USB peripherals instantly. For user-friendly port selection methods, the CS19208 offers pushbuttons, hotkeys, RS-232 commands, and OSD with newly-designed UI, bringing effortless and intuitive operations.
To eliminate security concern, a two-level password authorization is available to enhance security protection for accessing and controlling computers. Consolidating these advantageous functionalities, the CS19208 is ideal for server room/computer room management applied in industries with requirements for high-quality images and multitasking, such as Enterprise, Government, Production, Telecom, Finance, Medical Healthcare, Industrial Automation, etc.
Specifications
| Video |
|---|
| HD type |
4K Ultra HD |
| Video bandwidth |
60 Hz |
| Maximum resolution |
4096 x 2160 pixels |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| Number of computers controlled |
128 |
| Keyboard port type |
USB |
| Mouse port type |
USB |
| Video port type |
DisplayPort |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
8 |
| DC-in jack |
Yes |
| Console USB ports quantity |
6 |
| Console ports |
3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity |
8 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity |
2 |
| Performance |
|---|
| Firmware upgradeable |
Yes |
| Auto scan delay (max) |
255 s |
| HD type |
4K Ultra HD |
| Video bandwidth |
60 Hz |
| Maximum resolution |
4096 x 2160 pixels |
| Design |
|---|
| Product colour |
Black |
| Rack mounting |
Yes |
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| Housing material |
Metal |
| Power |
|---|
| Power consumption (typical) |
18.44 W |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
0 - 80% |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
8.44" (214.3 mm) |
| Depth |
17" (432.4 mm) |
| Height |
1.73" (44 mm) |
| Weight |
6.86 lbs (3.11 kg) |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Cables included |
Audio (3.5mm), DisplayPort, USB |
| Manual |
Yes |
