Aten CS1642A / CS1644A

Product Description

The CS1644A 4-Port USB DVI Dual View KVMP™ Switch is a multi-application device that integrates a 4-port KVM switch with 2-port USB hub. The newest version now supports Quad-View functionality with two Dual View KVM Switches connected.


The new CS1644A features multi-view capabilities, which allow two switches to be daisy chained for a dual, triple, or quadview display across multi-monitor installations. The CS1644A supports advanced nVidia 3D Vision ready 120Hz 3D displaying,allowing you to manage various 3D visual effects. It allows you to manipulate all connected computers from a single console to save resources and work space. It enables each computer to access connected peripherals on a one-computer-at-a-time basis, making it ideal for users who need delicate visual effects and multi-tasking on several computers. The CS1644A is perfect for graphic designers, banking and financial consultants, gamers and medical professionals- demanding a high quality switch that provides stunning color, clarity and functionality.

Key Features

  • One dual-screen USB console controls two/four dual-screen computers and two additional USB devices
  • Multi-View Display – Easily connect two CS1642A/1644A's units for a second dual-screen setup controlled through a single connection
  • Superior video quality – 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz (DVI Dual link); and 3D displays up to 1920 x 1200 at 120Hz (DVI Single link)
  • Supports widescreen resolutions
  • Independent switching of KVM, USB, and Audio focus
  • DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with DVI specifications; and HDCP compliant
  • Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux *, Mac, Sun,and FreeBSD
  • Sun/Mac keyboard support and emulation **
  • Video DynaSync, exclusive ATEN technology, to eliminate boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
  • Power on detection - if one computer is powered off, the CS1642A will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer
  • * Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher. The CS1642A has a builtin USB 2.0 hub, so will not support PCs or OS that do not support USB 2.0.
  • ** PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac keyboards.
  • ** Mac keyboards only work with their own computers.

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Aten CS1642A / CS1644A - 2/4-Port USB DVI Dual Link Dual Display/Audio KVMP™ Switch
CS1642A
2-Port USB DVI Dual Link Dual Display/Audio KVMP™ Switch

CS1644A
4-Port USB DVI Dual Link Dual Display/Audio KVMP™ Switch