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ATEN CS1844 KVM switch Black
ATEN CS1844 KVM switch Black
SKU:CS1844
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- One USB keyboard, mouse and two HDMI monitors control four HDMI computers and share two USB peripherals
- Supports Quad Display by connecting two Dual Display KVM switches
- Video DynaSync™ – an exclusive ATEN technology that optimizes display resolution, speeds up switching between systems, and ensures that windows opened on an extended desktop will not revert to their default configurations on the main display when switching between ports
- Supports superior video quality – 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz) and 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
- Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, mouse1, remote port selector, and RS-232 commands2
- Built-in 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub with SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer rates
- Supports console keyboard emulation / bypass feature
- Supports console mouse emulation / bypass feature
- Independent switching of KVM, USB peripheral, and stereo audio focus3
- Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English, French, Japanese, and German keyboards
- HDMI 2.0 compliant; HDCP 2.2 compliant
- Supports HD audio3
- Power on detection
- Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
- Firmware upgradable
- Note:
- 1. Mouse port switching is only supported under mouse emulation mode and by USB 3-key wheel mice.
- 2. Slide the DCC switch to the s position to allow the KVM switch to receive RS-232 commands via an RJ-45-to-DB-9 cable. Please refer to the CS1842/CS1844 user manual.
- 3. HD audio through HDMI channel cannot be switched independently.
The ATEN CS1844 Dual Display KVMP™ Switch presents a valuable solution for desktop workstation with instant and effortless access to four HDMI interface computers from a single USB keyboard, mouse and two HDMI monitors; to meet users’ needs, the CS1844 is compliant with HDMI 2.0 standard and supports superior video quality up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz), offering the most stunning and vivid visuals.
In addition, with patented ATEN technology – Video DynaSync™, which optimizes display resolution, speeds up switching between systems, and ensures that windows opened on an extended desktop will not revert to their default configurations on the main display when switching between ports, providing a smooth and uninterrupted user experience. Considering immediate data sharing, a built-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub delivers data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, allowing you to speed up operations and share USB peripherals efficiently.
For requirements of more displays to monitor, users can daisy-chain two CS1844 for up to four displays to multitask easily and process tremendous information. Besides, a remote port selector is available for quick and streamlined port selection apart from pushbuttons, hotkeys and mouse port switching.
As a feature-rich KVM switch, the CS1844 is especially suitable for users who need to perform multiple tasks smoothly at CGI work, graphic design, video post production, and CAD engineering.
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Number of computers controlled | 4 |
| Keyboard port type | USB |
| Mouse port type | USB |
| Video port type | HDMI |
| HDMI version | 2.0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 10 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity | 4 |
| Console USB ports quantity | 2 |
| Console ports | 3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, HDMI, USB A |
| USB hub | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity | 2 |
| Headphone outputs | 2 |
| Number of microphone inputs | 2 |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| HD type | 4K DCI |
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| Video bandwidth | 60 Hz |
| Scan interval | 5 s |
| Auto scan delay (min) | 1 s |
| Auto scan delay (max) | 99 s |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Daisy chain | Yes |
| Number of displays supported | 4 |
| Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Push button | Yes |
| Hot keys | Yes |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Built-in display | No |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power source | DC |
| Input voltage | 12 V |
| Power consumption (typical) | 4.42 W |
| Sustainability | |
|---|---|
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| 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 | 160.5 mm |
| Depth | 335 mm |
| Height | 44 mm |
| Weight | 1.57 kg |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| Cables included | Audio (3.5mm), HDMI, USB |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
