Overview
The Master View CS-1732 and CS-1734 represent a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The CS-1732 and CS-1734 are dual function two and four Port KVM Switches combined with 2 Port USB Hubs. As KVM switches, they allow users to access two and four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. The CS-1732 / CS-1734 improves on previous designs by giving the a choice of transferring keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a USB connection, or with the traditional PS/2 connection.
If a USB connection is used, the CS-1732 / CS-1734’s integrated two-port USB hub is available to each of the computers. This permits each computer to access any peripherals connected to the hub on a ‘one computer at a time’ basis. The CS-1732 / CS-1734’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. For example, a user could be working on a spreadsheet on one computer while printing from a second computer at the same time. Not only does this eliminate the need to purchase a separate USB hub, it also eliminates the need to purchase separate stand-alone peripheral sharers - such as print servers, modem splitters, etc.
Recognizing the increased importance of sound, the CS-1732 / CS-1734 provides Multimedia keyboard support, and is 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).
There are two convenient methods to access the computers: push button port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard.
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS-1732 / CS-1734 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.).
There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-1732 / CS-1734 installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1732 / CS-1734 setup: eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console components for each computer; saves all the space those extra components would take up; saves on energy costs; and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
*Mac and Sun computers must use the USB cable connection (see p. 3).
CS-1732 / CS-1734 User Manual | 1 |
2003-07-17
