ATEN CS1842 KVM switch Rack mounting Black

2-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI Dual Display KVMP™ Switch

Key Features

• One USB keyboard, mouse and two HDMI monitors control two 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.

Description

The ATEN CS1842 Dual Display KVMP™ Switch presents a valuable solution for desktop workstation with instant and effortless access to two HDMI interface computers from a single USB keyboard, mouse and two HDMI monitors; to meet users’ needs, the CS1842 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™, the CS1842 provides optimized display resolution and accelerates switching between systems. 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 CS1842 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 CS1842 is especially suitable for users who need to perform multiple tasks smoothly at CGI work, graphic design, video post production, and CAD engineering.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Console ports	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, HDMI, USB A
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Number of computers controlled	2
Keyboard port type	USB
Mouse port type	USB
Video port type	HDMI
Audio connections	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	4
DC-in jack	Yes
USB hub	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity	2
Performance
Daisy chain	Yes
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Scan interval	1,99 s
Technical details
Product colour	Black
Rack mounting	Yes
Scan interval	1,99 s
Push button	Yes
LED indicators	Yes
Hot keys	Yes
USB hub	Yes
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Design
Product colour	Black
Rack mounting	Yes
Push button	Yes
LED indicators	Yes
Hot keys	Yes
Rack capacity	1U
Display
Built-in display	No
Power
Power source	AC
Power consumption (typical)	3.17 W
Input voltage	12 V
Video
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
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	335 mm
Depth	160.5 mm
Height	44 mm
Weight	1.6 kg
Other features
Push button	Yes
Hot keys	Yes