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CS18208 / CS18216 User Manual
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For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must use the USB
cable connections (see
Cables , page 5).
Features
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One USB console controls up to eight (CS18208) or sixteen (CS18216)
HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 3.0 peripheral devices
 Cascadable to three levels – controls up to 512 computers (CS18208)
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; or
to two levels – up to 256 computers (CS18216)
 Multi-Display feature – stack up to eight CS18208 / CS18216 units and
display video from up to 8 monitors (dual display / triple display / quad
display / multi-display)
 Video DynaSync™ – an exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-
up display problems and optimizes the resolution when switching among
different sources
 EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID mode for smooth power-up and
highest quality display
 Superior video quality – up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
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Built-in 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub with SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer
rates
 Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1
channel stereo sound
 Supports HD audio
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 Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD, and RS-232
commands
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Independent switching of KVM and USB peripheral focus
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 Two-level (administrator/user) password authorization for enhanced
security protection
 Broadcast mode – operations can be simultaneously performed on all
selected computers, such as software installation and upgrading, system-
wide shutdown, etc.
 Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
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Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse
drivers and multifunction mice