16-port USB 3.1 4K HDMI KVM switch 

with password protection, USB peripheral sharing, stacking feature for multi-screen support or cascading feature for port-count expansion 

• Superior video quality – up to 4K DCI (4096x2160 @ 60Hz) and built-in 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub with SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer rates
• Cascadable to two levels – controls up to 256 computers
• Multi-Display feature – stacks up to eight CS18216 units and display video from up to 8 monitors (dual display / triple display / quad display / multi-display)
• Video DynaSync™ – an exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes the resolution when switching among different sources

ATEN CS18216 16-port USB 3.0 4K HDMI KVM switch can effectively access and control up to 8 HDMI computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and HDMI monitor console. CS18216 supports high video quality up to 4K DCI (4096x2160 @ 60Hz), presenting crystal-clear visuals.

To meet the needs of easy expansion and flexibility, CS18216 can control up to 256 computers by cascading to two levels for a single console. Furthermore, CS18216 supports multi-display function by stacking up to eight CS18216 units to compare and analyze information on 8 monitors at most, which substantially streamlines the working environment.

With two patented ATEN technologies – Video DynaSync™ and EDID Expert™, CS18216 can optimize display resolution, accelerate switching between ports and power up smoothly while eliminating boot-up display problems.

Besides, CS18216 comes with a built-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub delivering data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, allowing users to speed up operations and share USB peripherals instantly. For user-friendly port selection methods, CS18216 offers pushbuttons, hotkeys, RS-232 commands, and OSD with newly-designed UI, bringing effortless and intuitive operations.

To eliminate security concern, a two-level password authorization is available to enhance security protection for accessing and controlling computers. Consolidating these advantageous functionalities, CS18216 is ideal for server room or computer room management applied in industries with requirements for high-quality images and multitasking, such as enterprise, government, production, telecom, finance, media, content provider, video surveillance, etc.

Easy Operation
• Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, on-screen display (OSD) menu, and RS-232 commands
• Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French

Auto Scan and Broadcast Mode
• Auto-scan mode for continuously monitoring all computers
• Broadcast mode sends commands from the console to all computers, allowing users to perform operations on them simultaneously, such as software installation and upgrades, system-wide shutdowns, etc.

Multi-Display
• Stacks up to eight CS18216 units and display video from up to eight monitors for dual display / triple display / quad display / multi-display

Superior Video Quality
• Supports video resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz

Video DynaSync™
An exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes the resolution when switching among different sources

Features and Benefits
• One USB console controls up to 8 HDMI interface computers and two additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 peripheral devices
• Cascadable to two levels – controls up to 256 computers¹
• Multi-Display feature – stacks up to eight CS18216 units and display video from up to 8 monitors (dual display / triple display / quad display / multi-display)
• Video DynaSync™ – an exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes the resolution when switching among different sources
• EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID mode for smooth power-up and highest quality display
• Superior video quality – up to 4K DCI (4096x2160 @ 60Hz)
• Built-in 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub with SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer rates
• Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel stereo sound
• Supports HD audio²
• Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD, and RS-232 commands
• Independent switching of KVM and USB peripheral focus³
• Two-level (administrator / user) password authorization for enhanced security protection
• Broadcast mode – operations can be simultaneously performed on all selected computers, such as software installation and upgrading, system-wide shutdown, etc.
• Auto Scan mode for monitoring all computers
• Console mouse port emulation / bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice
• Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English (US), English (UK), German (GER.), German (SWISS), French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese
• Mac / Sun keyboard support and emulation⁴
• Supports hot-plugging
• HDMI compliant; HDCP 2.2 compliant
• Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
• Firmware upgradable
• Supports multimedia, wireless keyboards and mouse

Package Contents
1x CS18216 16-port USB 3.1 4K HDMI KVM switch with rack-mounting kit
2x HDMI cables
2x USB 3.0 cables
2x Audio cables
1x Firmware upgrade cable
4x Foot pads
1x Power adapter
1x User instructions

Notes
1. CS18216 cascades to CS18216 only.
2. HD audio through HDMI channel cannot be switched independently.
3. Independent switching is only supported under mouse emulation mode.
4. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; Mac / Sun keyboards work only with their own computers.