ATEN Technology CL1758M Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 1. Introduction
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Features
Integrated KVM console with 15"or 17" LCD monitor in a Slideaway
housing.
Slideaway™ housing is less than 1 U – with top and bottom clearance for
smooth operation in a 1U high system rack.
Space saving technology - two consoles (one bus) controls 8 computers.
Cascadable to three levels for control of up to 512 computers from a single
console.
Dual interface support - PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse data transfer
from the switch to the computer*
No software required - convenient computer selection via mouse driven
intuitive On Screen Display (OSD) menus and Hotkeys.
Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers.
Hot Pluggable - add or remove computers without having to power down
the switch.
Two level password security - only authorized users view and control the
computers - up to four users plus an administrator with separate profiles
for each.
DDC Emulation of the LCD Monitor - VGA settings of every connected
computer are automatically adjusted for optimal output to the LCD
Monitor.
Upgradable firmware.
Supports Windows, Mac, and Sun host systems
Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / 2003; Mac OS8.6 or higher; Solaris;
Linux
* For PC compatible computers only. Mac and Sun computers must use the
USB cable connection (see p. 4).