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Rectangular metal box, front row of 8 DVI ports and USB sockets, rear dense I/O panel, matte black finish

ATEN

ATEN CS1788 8-port USB DVI KVM switch, 2560 x 1600, 12 USB ports

SKU CH-AV0K-FYHQ1 MPN CS1788

Controls up to eight computers from one USB keyboard, mouse and dual-monitor console at 2560 x 1600 resolution

  • Computer ports8 Ports
  • Supported video resolution2560 × 1600
  • Monitor supportWQXGA
  • USB supportWith USB support
  • Product typeKVM Switchbox
  • Key featuresNumber of USB Ports:12 Number of DVI Ports:9 Platform Suppor
  • Control 8 computers from one console
  • Dual-link DVI up to 2560 x 1600
  • 12 USB ports for shared peripherals
  • Cascade to 73 units managing 512 systems
  • Multi-view stacks four switches for quad display

Eight-Computer Console Control

The ATEN CS1788 is an eight-port USB DVI KVM switch that lets administrators manage up to eight computers from a single keyboard, mouse and dual-monitor console. It supports Mac, PC and Sun platforms and provides twelve USB ports for peripheral sharing across all connected systems.

Dual-Link Resolution and Cascaded Expansion

The switch delivers dual-link DVI video at 2560 x 1600 resolution for clear multi-monitor output. Units can be cascaded to three levels, allowing up to 73 switches to control 512 computers from the original console without adding extra displays or input devices.

Rack-Friendly Dimensions and Multi-View Stacking

Measuring 1.7 inches high, 6.3 inches wide and 17.2 inches deep at 6.17 lb, the appliance fits standard rack environments. Multi-view functionality lets up to four switches stack via standard USB cables for quad-view configurations where each computer uses multiple video cards.

How it compares

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Price $685.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameATEN
Model nameCS1788
Product typeKVM Switchbox
Display
Supported video resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Monitor supportWQXGA
Ports & slots
Computer ports8 Ports
USB supportWith USB support
Size & build
Product dimensionsHeight:1.7 in × Width:6.3 in × Depth:17.2 in
Product weight6.17 lb (2.8 kg)
Shipping weight4.99 kg
Package size559 × 254 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the CS1788 and cascade it correctly?

Connect each computer to one of the eight DVI-I ports using DVI and USB cables, then attach a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and dual-monitor console to the console ports. Use standard USB cables to cascade up to three levels for a total of 73 switches controlling 512 computers.

What maintenance or replacement will the CS1788 need later?

The unit has no user-serviceable parts inside. Maintenance is limited to checking that DVI and USB cables remain firmly seated and dusting the 1.7-inch high chassis vents. If a port fails, the entire switch must be replaced.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the CS1788?

The dual-link DVI resolution ceiling of 2560 x 1600 is the first hard limit; video signals above that resolution cannot pass through the switch regardless of cable length or computer performance.

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