ATEN ATEN MasterView CS-1732A - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview
The Master View CS-1732 A and CS-1734 A represent a revolutionary new direction in
KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The CS-1732 A and CS-1734 A are dual
function two and four Port KVM Switches combined with 2 Port USB Hubs. As KVM
switches, they allow users to access two and four computers from a single USB
keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS-1732
A / CS-1734 A improves on
previous designs by giving the user a choice of either transferring keyboard and mouse
data to the computers via a USB connection, or with the traditional PS/2 connection.
If a USB connection is used, the CS-1732 A / CS-1734 A ‘s integrated two-port USB hub
is available to each of the computers. This permits each computer to access any
peripherals connected to the hub on a ‘one computer at a time’ basis.
The CS-1732 A / CS-1734 A ‘s asynchronous switching feature allows independent
switching of the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one
computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the
audio focus. You can work on a spreadsheet on one compute, for example, while you
print from a second computer at the same time, thus eliminating the need to purchase
separate USB hubs or peripheral sharers.
Recognizing the increased importance of sound, the CS-1732 A / CS-1734 A is audio enabled.
A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to
the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to
configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS-1732
A /
CS-1734 A intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms
(PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.). There are two convenient methods to access the
computers: push button port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; and
Hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard.
Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1732 A / CS-1734 A
installation: 1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console
components for each computer; 2) saves all the space those extra components would
take up; 3) saves on energy costs; and 4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort
involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
* Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection (see p. 3).
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