Leading our foray into the matrix switch arena is ATEN's CS228. With support for four simultaneous users and up to eight attached computers, this unit is perfect for testing benches and other multi-user environments. Multilevel password protection, built-in OSD (On-Screen Display) and full multimedia sharing are just a few of the enhanced features the CS228 supports. Of course, the CS228 also supports many of the features that make ATEN KVM switches stand above the competition, including support for up to 1920 x 1440 flicker-free video resolution, Plug-n-Play monitors and most advanced wheel mice. There's no better way to manage a multi-user server room or testing bench than with the CS228.

Password protection is provided in order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers. Responding to the growing use of audio, the CS228 has built in microphone and speaker support.

Because of its multiconsole design, the CS228 cannot be daisy chained to another CS228; Instead, the CS138A serves as the daisy chain unit. Up to eight CS138As can be chained to the CS228, for a total of up to 64 connected computers.

Features

• Use two sets of keyboards, monitors and mice to control up to eight computers
• Support for two simultaneous users
• Multilevel password protection
• Microphone/speaker sharing
• Broadcast mode support
• Built-in On Screen Display allows PCs to be assigned names and accessed via a menu-driven interface
• Quick view scan mode for monitoring selected computers
• Operating System-independent operation
• Connected PC's can be added or removed from the setup without powering off the KVM switch
• Plug-n-Play monitor support
• Ultra-high quality video at resolutions up to 1920 x 1440; DDC2B
• LCD, SVGA, VGA and multisync monitor support
• Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech FirstMouse+, MouseMan+ and other wheel mice are supported
• Mouse and keyboard emulation for system bootup ensures smooth operation every time
• PS/2 to serial translation allows a PS/2 mouse to control both PS/2 and serial computers
• No software required
• LEDs allow for easy status monitoring
• Decreases power and equipment costs, while increasing work space
• Rack mountable in 19" (1U) system rack

Specifications

Function		CS228
Simultaneous Users	Per Switch	2
	Per Computer	1
Port Selection		Hot Keys / OSD
LEDs		Power / On-line / Port-Selected
Console Connectors	Keyboard	PS/2 Female
	Mouse	PS/2 Female
	Monitor	HDB-15 SVGA Female
	Audio	Stereo Earphone Jacks (Female)
PC Connectors	Keyboard	PS/2 Female
	Mouse	PS/2 Female
	Monitor	HDB-15 SVGA Male
	Audio	Stereo Earphone Jacks (Female)
Video Resolution		Max: 1920 x 1440, DDC2B
Scan Interval		3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 or 60 seconds
Power Consumption		DC 9V 1.2A
Housing		Metal
Weight		9.2 lbs.
Dimensions (L x W x H)		19.0" x 6.0" x 1.8"
Rack-Mountable Design		19" rack, 1 Units