Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview
The Master View CS-1732Aand CS-1734Arepresent a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The CS-1732Aand CS-1734Aare 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-1732A / CS-1734Aimproves on previous designs by giving the user a choice of either 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-1732A / CS-1734A‘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-1732A / CS-1734A‘s asynchronous switching feature allows independent switching of the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus. You can work on a spreadsheet on one compute, for example, while you print from a second computer at the same time, thus eliminating the need to purchase separate USB hubs or peripheral sharers.
Recognizing the increased importance of sound, the CS-1732A / CS-1734Ais 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).
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-1732A / CS-1734Aintercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.). 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.
Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1732A / CS-1734Ainstallation: 1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console components for each computer; 2) saves all the space those extra components would take up; 3) saves on energy costs; and 4) 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).
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