KVM Switch ATEN CS1768 USB DVI-I 2048x1536

The ATEN CS1768 8-port USB DVI-I KVM switch consolidates control of up to eight computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse and dual-monitor console (DVI-I and VGA). Built with a durable metal casing and supporting DVI-I video output up to 2048 x 1536, the CS1768 is designed for efficient workspace management and industry-grade IT environments. It supports cascading and multi-display stacking for expanded setups.

Advantages

The CS1768 supports three-level cascading to expand control to large installations (up to 512 computers when using multiple cascaded units), and its multi-display functionality allows stacking up to four switches for quad-display configurations using standard USB cables. It includes ATEN’s on-screen display (OSD) with backup and restore of OSD settings, provides multimedia keyboard support, and offers audio input and output for two microphones and two speaker sets (one at a time).

Suitable for

• Data centres and server rooms requiring centralised console access
• Control rooms and monitoring stations with multiple video outputs
• Workstations that need multi-display comparison or analysis
• IT administration environments that require cascade expansion

Key specifications

• Model: ATEN CS1768 (MPN: CS1768-ATA-G, EAN: 672792003011)
• Ports: 8 computer ports, USB keyboard and mouse
• Video output: DVI-I and VGA console support
• Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536
• Casing: durable metal
• Cascading: up to 3 levels (supports up to 512 computers with multiple units)
• Multi-display: stack up to four switches for quad-display
• OSD: on-screen display with backup/restore
• Audio: support for two microphones and two speaker sets (one active at a time)

How to use

Connect a USB keyboard and USB mouse plus dual-monitor console (using DVI-I and VGA) to the CS1768 front console connectors. Attach computers to the switch using the supplied KVM cables to each of the eight ports. Use the on-screen display (OSD), front panel controls or hotkeys to select and switch between connected computers. For expanded systems, cascade additional CS1768 units using the cascade ports and standard USB cables for multi-display stacking where required. Configure and save OSD settings via the OSD backup/restore function.

Usage recommendations

Use quality DVI-I and VGA cables and ensure video cards in connected computers support the target resolution (2048 x 1536). For large installations, plan cascade topology in advance and label KVM cables to simplify maintenance. When using multi-display stacking, verify USB cable lengths and signal integrity for reliable quad-display performance.