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ATEN CS1794 KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Stainless steel
£270.61
£324.73 inc. VAT
Low Stock(80)MPN: CS1794
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Key Features
ATEN CubiQ CS1794 USB 2.0 HDMI KVMP Switch
KVM / audio switch
4 x KVM / audio
1 local user
desktop
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
The ATEN CS1794 for **£270.50 ex‑VAT** is the kind of KVM you buy when you’re fed up with USB peripherals behaving unpredictably and you want a **proper rack-ready switching setup**. ATEN gear is generally reliable under “real office” stress, and the rackmount design makes it much easier to deploy cleanly in server rooms than desktop-style switches. If you’ve got multiple operators sharing a workstation/console with a consistent set of peripherals (keyboards, mice, USB devices, maybe console-related gear), this is the sort of switch that reduces faff and downtime—especially in environments where people will definitely plug things in the “wrong” way sooner or later.
That said, I wouldn’t buy this purely as a cheap “USB switching gadget” for a couple of laptops. The price isn’t insane, but it’s not entry-level either, so it makes sense only if you actually benefit from **rack mounting, stable switching, and multi-user/managed access**. If your requirement is occasional personal use on a desk, you’ll likely get better value with simpler (and cheaper) alternatives. In short: **good choice for an SMB/IT team deploying shared access in a rack**, less of a good deal for casual/low-impact use where reliability matters less than cost.
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
Number of computers controlled4
Keyboard port typeUSB
Mouse port typeUSB
Video port typeHDMI
HDMI ports quantity5
Performance
HD typeWUXGA
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Scan interval1,99 s
HDCPY
Power on detectionY
Design
Rack mountingY
Rack capacity1U
Product colourBlack,Stainless steel
Housing materialMetal,Plastic
LED indicatorsY
Display
Built-in displayN
On Screen Display (OSD)N
Power
Power sourceDC
Input voltage5.3 V
Power consumption (typical)4.8 W
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedY
Linux operating systems supportedY
Mac operating systems supportedY
Sustainability
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80 %
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