ATEN CM1164 User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

To improve operational efficiency in control rooms, there needs to be a fast and

convenient way to view and manage more computers simultaneously,

permitting faster response times from a single location. In addition, the solution

must save space and eliminate the need for extra keyboards, mice, and

monitors.

The CM1164 4-port USB DVI-D KVMP Control Center charts a revolutionary

new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a 4-port DVI-D

switch with a 2-port USB hub, and providing the following Display Modes:

Quad View mode, which simultaneously displays four digital computers/video

sources on a single screen; as well as Picture in Picture mode (Dual, Triple or

Quad) and Full Screen mode; see Display Modes, page 20. There are many

ways to control and switch between computers/video sources – simply select

which source you want to view on the console display by these convenient

access methods: via the front panel pushbuttons, using an IR remote control,

through the On-Screen Display (OSD) or through hotkey combinations entered

from the console keyboard.

The CM1164 allows users to access 4 computers/devices from a single console,

consisting of a USB keyboard, USB mouse and DVI-D monitor. As USB hub,

it permits each computer to access connected peripherals on a one-computer-

at-a-time basis. The CM1164’s independent switching feature allows the KVM

focus to be one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. There

is no need to purchase a separate USB hub, as well as separate stand-alone

peripheral sharers.

The CM1164 further improves on previous designs with DVI-D connectors,

and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a fast, reliable

USB connection. As with the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be

independent of the KVM focus.

A Daisy Chain Control (DCC) port allows a user to connect and control up to

four CM1164 units via a single console. This enables the use of only one

keyboard/mouse over several computers or another CM1164.This is

convenient for growing networks that need to monitor and manage more

computers – daisy chain up to four units and switch between up to 16

computers/video sources.

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