CHF198.–
Aten Cs1784a
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9 reviews
Excellent device
Compact, stable, easy to install and flawless performance.
Perfect for connecting devices of different generations. The switch easily supports all DVI standards, Thunderbolt 2, HDMI and VGA (the latter three via corresponding adapter cables) with the appropriate cables.
My configuration uses a DVI-I/DVI-I cable as output to operate DVI-D/DVI-D, DVI-D/HDMI, DVI-D/Thunderbolt 2 and DVI-A/VGA as input on only one monitor.
Important: It is absolutely essential to use high quality cables, especially for high resolutions. Cables from Delock work perfectly for me. Also note the maximum resolution of the switch, otherwise snowflakes and image failures are pre-programmed.Good choice
First class KVM switch for 4 x DVI Recher / Display. I had three other Prdokts before that didn't get along with Logitech wireless combo. This manufacturer seems to have it under control. I was only annoyed once when the 5.3V power supply went faulty: the original cost a fortune. Tip: A normal 5V power supply with enough power will do.
Pro
- Robust device in metal housing
- Compatible with Logitech Radio Combo
- For 4 computers
- Keyboard switching works
- Possibility of firmware update
Contra
- Power supply unit broke
- upper price range
- switches somewhat slowly
Great part
Good product, works reliably, still had to do a small update so that the mouse worked properly with all buttons. After the update I had all the special functions of the mouse again. All cables included, good quality
Pro
- Compact
- Robust, stands well
- reliable
An excellent product for a home use
This is a very good KVM for the home. It's small and practical and I have nothing bad to say about it - except maybe the switching between servers is slower than I would have liked (about 3 secs) but nevertheless acceptable. I even have a wifi keyboard and mouse connected to it and eveything works as expected. It's of solid construction and an attractive design.
Pro
- Robust, functional and nice design
- The switches make a definite click when pressed
- Independent audio switching
Contra
- A little expensive (but then again you get what you pay for!)
- Have to use the front USB port for a wifi keyboard and mouse setup, so you lose the port
2560x1080 60hz OK
Works with my monitor (NEC EA294wmi) with 2560x1080 60hz with Linux (cable between KVM and monitor "Roline DVI-D Dual Link" https://www.galaxus.ch/de/s1/product/roline-dvi-d-dual-link-3m-dvi-video-kabel-11615201 ).
Information from the monitor (EDID) is successfully transmitted through the KVM box to the PCs => the PCs have automatically recognised the correct resolution and refresh rate (I am soooo glad - with my old VGA KVM box it was absolutely complicated).
Switching takes ~2-3 seconds => not slower/faster than other KVM boxes.
Wireless mouse & keyboard always successfully recognised so far.
Audio not tried.
recommendable
Works great, all cables already included.
Functionality strongly age-dependent
It is now old and frail - but it worked perfectly when new.
If you want a DVI KVM switch super this is certainly a good choice
Good DVI KVM switch with several useful additional functions (but I don't need them). Very easy installation, works immediately. Could switch faster and for this price a remote control would have been nice. But these are complaints on a high level. How I can change the hotkey definition is still a mystery to me....
Pro
- Compact
- Plug and Play
- Does exactly what it is supposed to
Contra
- Relatively expensive
- Manual in English only
- Requires external power supply
- switches sluggishly between the CPUs here and there
Highly recommended
Works perfectly. I have connected 4 PCs to the box. Plus a monitor (1920x1080) and keyboard/mouse. Finally, I no longer have to reconnect cables. Just select the appropriate input and off I go.
