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The Dual-View CS-1742 USB KVM Switch brings dual head video functionality to ATEN's USB KVM switch technology. Now, two dual-display computers can be accessed and controlled from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitors. In addition, the CS-1742 incorporates a two port USB hub that allows each of the computers to share any USB peripherals connected to the hub on a one computer at a time basis. Recognizing the importance of sound, the switches are also audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis). Package Content: 1 x CS1742 USB KVM Switch; 2 x Custom Audio/Video Cables (6 ft long); 2 x Custom USB/Video Cables (6 ft long); 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable; 1 x User Manual; 1 x Quick Start Guide
This review is from : ATEN 2-Port Dual-View KVMP Switch with Audio Support and Cables CS1742 (Silver)
Dual VGA KVM works great . I bought this dual-monitor KVM for home about 6 months ago. I've used a number of different KVMs over the years, PS/2 and KVM, and both at home and work, but this was the first one with dual monitor support. It was pretty expensive but it was one of the few dual-monitor KVMs I could find.
It has a nice low profile and comes in a sturdy metal case with rubber edges (very similar design to an old IOGear I used to have). The cable plugs and KVM ports on the back are color coded so it's easy to know which cable goes where.
It came with 4 sets of 6 ft cables, and a PS/2 adapter if you have an old keyboard/mouse setup, so you shouldn't need to buy anything else to use it for up to 4 PCs. It includes a serial cable for firmware updates, although I haven't used that yet. It doesn't normally require an A/C power adapter, although it has an A/C port and the instructions include its requirements if you need or would like to buy one.
I'm pretty sure this is only for PCs that support USB for keyboard/mouse; although you can use an old PS/2 keyboard or mouse with the included adapter, I don't think there is any way to use it with PS/2 inputs on your PC. If your PC is PS/2 only, get a different KVM.
One of the two VGA cables for each PC incorporates the USB for keyboard/mouse inside it, the other has the audio cables, so you only have the two cables to route to each PC (makes for a nice, clean install). Note: the smaller cables for USB/audio are about 21" long coming off each one, so their inputs on each PC need to be that close to the VGAs. Shouldn't be a problem unless you have a large custom PC I've never seen before.
The dual VGA monitors, USB keyboard/mouse, and audio work as expected when switching from one PC to the next. I haven't tried the shared USB ports yet. You can switch PCs through the front panel buttons or a keyboard shortcut (ScrLk+ScrLk+[number]+Enter).
I haven't run into any problems and have been very happy with it so far.
Dual VGA KVM works great . I bought this dual-monitor KVM for home about 6 months ago. I've used a number of different KVMs over the years, PS/2 and KVM, and both at home and work, but this was the first one with dual monitor support. It was pretty expensive but it was one of the few dual-monitor KVMs I could find.
It has a nice low profile and comes in a sturdy metal case with rubber edges (very similar design to an old IOGear I used to have). The cable plugs and KVM ports on the back are color coded so it's easy to know which cable goes where.
It came with 4 sets of 6 ft cables, and a PS/2 adapter if you have an old keyboard/mouse setup, so you shouldn't need to buy anything else to use it for up to 4 PCs. It includes a serial cable for firmware updates, although I haven't used that yet. It doesn't normally require an A/C power adapter, although it has an A/C port and the instructions include its requirements if you need or would like to buy one.
I'm pretty sure this is only for PCs that support USB for keyboard/mouse; although you can use an old PS/2 keyboard or mouse with the included adapter, I don't think there is any way to use it with PS/2 inputs on your PC. If your PC is PS/2 only, get a different KVM.
One of the two VGA cables for each PC incorporates the USB for keyboard/mouse inside it, the other has the audio cables, so you only have the two cables to route to each PC (makes for a nice, clean install). Note: the smaller cables for USB/audio are about 21" long coming off each one, so their inputs on each PC need to be that close to the VGAs. Shouldn't be a problem unless you have a large custom PC I've never seen before.
The dual VGA monitors, USB keyboard/mouse, and audio work as expected when switching from one PC to the next. I haven't tried the shared USB ports yet. You can switch PCs through the front panel buttons or a keyboard shortcut (ScrLk+ScrLk+[number]+Enter).
I haven't run into any problems and have been very happy with it so far.
ATEN 2-Port Dual-View KVMP Switch with Audio Support and Cables CS1742 (Silver) Reviews
Great except for keyboard interface . I've had this switch for a little more than a year. For about the first year it worked flawlessly, with all the good qualities described by Bob LaBlaw. But lately I have had trouble with the keyboard function "sticking", i.e. when I press a key the signal may be repeated multiple tiiiiiiiiiimes (e.g.). I have tried plugging the keyboard directly into one computer, then the other, bypassing the switch, and I have no such problems. So I'm pretty sure the problem is in the switch.
Great except for keyboard interface . I've had this switch for a little more than a year. For about the first year it worked flawlessly, with all the good qualities described by Bob LaBlaw. But lately I have had trouble with the keyboard function "sticking", i.e. when I press a key the signal may be repeated multiple tiiiiiiiiiimes (e.g.). I have tried plugging the keyboard directly into one computer, then the other, bypassing the switch, and I have no such problems. So I'm pretty sure the problem is in the switch.
Feature ATEN 2-Port Dual-View KVMP Switch with Audio Support and Cables CS1742 (Silver)
- One console controls two computers
- Additional VGA display channel provided for dual display of each computer
- Additional two USB ports for USB device sharing between two connected computers
- Supports Windows 98SE or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, SUN Blade 2000/100, (Sun Solaris 8 or higher) Linux and Unix
- Unit Dimensions 2.9 x 1.7 x 7.9; Unit Wt. 3.5 lb. (1.6 kg)
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Product Details
EAN : 0672792151651UPC : 672792151651
MPN : CS1742
Brand : ATEN
Weight : 5 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 12 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : ATEN TECHNOLOGIES
Model : CS1742
Platform : Windows
Publisher : ATEN TECHNOLOGIES
Size : 2-Port
SKU : DB95%CS1742
Studio : ATEN TECHNOLOGIES
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