The MasterView CS1764
DVI KVM switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a 4-port KVM switch with a 4-port
USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital monitor (DVI-D). As a KVM switch, it allows users to access two computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. As a USB hub, it permits each computer to access any peripherals connected to the hub on a 'one computer at a time' basis. The CS1764's independent (asynchronous) switching feature allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. This eliminates the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as the need to purchase separate stand-alone peripheral sharers - such as printer servers, modem splitters, etc. The CS1764 further improves on previous designs with
DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface) connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital input (flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs and set-top boxes) and analog* video input (traditional monitors and TVs).* NOTE : The KVM will support both
DVI-I and DVI-D, however the supplied video cables are DVI-D they will not work with
VGA to DVI adapters, third party DVI-I cables, or a VGA to DVI converter must be used
In information technology, Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus standard to connect devices to a host computer. USB was designed to allow many peripherals to be connected using a single standardized interface socket and to improve plug and play capabilities by allowing hot swapping; that is, by allowing devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer or turning off the device. Other convenient features include providing power to low-consumption devices, eliminating the need for an external power supply; and allowing many devices to be used without requiring manufacturer-specific device drivers to be installed.
DVI, or Digital Video Interface Technology came about in 1999 as a result of the formation of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) a year prior. Their original mission was to create a standard digital video interface for communication between a Personal Computer and a VGA monitor. Recently, however, the consumer electronics industry began implementing DVD players, set-top boxes, televisions, and LCD/plasma monitors with DVI technology.
The term Video Graphics Array (VGA) refers specifically to the display hardware first introduced with the IBM PS/2 line of computers in 1987, but through its widespread adoption has also come to mean either an analog computer display standard, the 15-pin D-subminiature VGA connector or the 640×480 resolution itself. While this resolution has been superseded in the personal computer market, it is becoming a popular resolution on mobile devices.
DVI-D, or Digital Video Interface Technology Digital came about in 1999 as a result of the formation of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) a year prior. Their original mission was to create a standard digital video interface for communication between a Personal Computer and a VGA monitor. DVI-D will support only Digital video signals.
DVI-I, or Digital Video Interface Technology Intergrated came about in 1999 as a result of the formation of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) a year prior. Their original mission was to create a standard digital video interface for communication between a Personal Computer and a VGA monitor. DVI-I will support both Digital and analog video signals.
- Dual function KVMP-USB switch
- One console controls 4 computers
- Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB/Audio ports
- Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of 1.5/12 Mbps
- DVI digital and analog monitor support - fully compliant with the DVI specifications
- Computer selection via front panel switches and hotkeys
- LED display for easy status monitoring
- Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
- Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting
- Superior Video quality - 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz; DDC2B
- Easy installation
- Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch
- Supports Windows and Mac host systems
Spec Sheet 1 (CS1764)