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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The Master View CS-1708 and CS-1716 KVM Switches are control units that
allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse,
and monitor). A single Master View can control up to eight (CS-1708) or 16
(CS-1716) computers.
As many as 31 additional switches can be added in a daisy chain configuration,
allowing up to 512 computers to be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-
mouse console. A seven segment front panel LED displays each Station's
position for easy identification. An auto-sensing function recognizes the
position of each station (switch) on the chain, eliminating the need to manually
set the position with DIP switches.
The CS-1708 and CS-1716 improve on previous models by providing USB
ports for the console Keyboard and Mouse, and by transferring keyboard and
mouse data to the computers via the faster, more reliable USB bus rather than
the traditional PS/2 connection and in providing Multimedia keyboard support.
The CS-1708 and CS-1716 also utilize a custom ASIC (patent pending) for
increased reliability and enhanced performance. By incorporating high density
15 pin KVM port connectors instead of the usual 25 pin connectors, a full, 16
port switch can be installed in a 1U system rack.
An included Firmware Upgrade Utility allows you can stay current with new
improvements in switch functionality by downloading the latest firmware files
from our website and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the
upgrade.
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-1708 / CS-1716 intercepts keyboard input directly, it
works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac, Sun).
Access to any computer on the installation is easily accomplished either by
entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard, or by means of a powerful
menu driven OSD (On Screen Display) system. A convenient Auto Scan
feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all
computers running on the installation one by one.
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