Design
Product colour	Black
Housing material	Metal
LED indicators
Push button
Hot keys
Display
Built-in display
Logistics data
Master (outer) case net weight	11.2 kg
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176200
Master (outer) case width	427 mm
Master (outer) case length	519 mm
Master (outer) case height	348 mm
Master (outer) case gross weight	15.6 kg
Products per master (outer) case	3 pc(s)
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%
Packaging content
Quick installation guide
Manual
Packaging data
Package width	133 mm
Package depth	499 mm
Package height	324 mm
Package weight	4.83 kg
Performance
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Video bandwidth	60 Hz
Scan interval	1,5,255 s
Ports & interfaces
Number of computers controlled	8
Keyboard port type	USB
Mouse port type	USB
Video port type	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity	8
Console ports	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console USB ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity	2
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone outputs	9
Number of microphone inputs	1
USB hub
Audio connections
DC-in jack
Power
Input voltage	12 V
Power consumption (typical)	18.44 W
Technical data
Height packaging	0.324m
Packaging volume	0.0215m³
DisplayPort standard	1.2
Video inputs per CPU	DisplayPort x1
Type 2	8-fold DisplayPort KVM
Weight	4.828kg
Length packaging	0.499m
Type 1	KVM switch
Width packaging	0.133m
USB specification	USB 3.2 Gen.1
Max. resolution	4096x2160 / 60Hz
Number of CPU	8
USB peripherals
Weight & dimensions
Width	432.4 mm
Depth	214.3 mm
Height	44 mm
Weight	3.75 kg

The ATEN CS19208 8-Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort KVM Switch can effectively access and control up to 8 DisplayPort computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. With its dual interface console, users can choose between DisplayPort/HDMI video output supporting high video quality up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz), presenting crystal-clear visuals.
To meet the needs of easy expansion and flexibility, the CS19208 can be cascaded to two levels to control up to 128 computers from a single console. Furthermore, the CS19208 supports multi-display function by stacking up to eight CS19208 units to compare and analyze information on 8 monitors at most, which substantially streamlines the working environment.
With two patented ATEN technology – Video DynaSync™ and EDID Expert™ , the CS19208 can optimize display resolution, accelerate switching between ports and power up smoothly while eliminating boot-up display problems.
Besides, the CS19208 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, the CS19208 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, the CS19208 is ideal for server room/computer room management applied in industries with requirements for high-quality images and multitasking, such as Enterprise, Government, Production, Telecom, Finance, Medical Healthcare, Industrial Automation, etc.One USB console controls up to eight DisplayPort interface computers and two additional USB 3.0 peripheral devices
Cascadable to two levels – controls up to 128 computers1
Multi-Display feature – stack up to eight CS19208 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
Supports a DisplayPort or HDMI video output – allows you to choose an appropriate video output and deploy console with flexibility
Superior video quality – up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 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
DisplayPort 1.2 compliant; HDCP 2.2 compliant
Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
Firmware upgradable
Supports multimedia, wireless keyboards and mouse
Note:
1. Cascading between CS19208 and CS19216 is available.
2. HD audio through HDMI and DisplayPort 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.
Package Contents1x CS19208 8-Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort KVM Switch with Rack Mounting Kit
2x DisplayPort 1.4 Cables
2x USB 3.0 Cables
2x Audio Cables
1x Firmware Upgrade Cable
1x Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)
1x Power Adapter
1x User Instructions
Computer Connections
Direct8
Maximum128 (via Cascade)
Port SelectionOSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton, RS-232 Commands
Connectors
Console Ports1 x DisplayPort Female
1 x HDMI Female (Black)
2 x USB Type A Female
2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green; 1 x front, 1 x rear)
KVM Ports8 x DisplayPort Female
8 x USB3.1 Gen1 Type B Female (Blue)
8 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green)
Firmware Upgrade1 x RJ11 Female (Black)
Power1 x DC Jack
USB Hub2 x USB3.1 Gen1 Type A Female (Blue; 2 x front)
Switches
Port Selection8 x Pushbutton
Reset1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Firmware Upgrade Recovery1 x Slide Switch
LEDs
On Line /Selected8 (Orange)
Power1 (Green)
USB Link8 (Green)
Emulation
Keyboard / MouseUSB
VideoDisplayPort: 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz; HDMI: 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Scan Interval0 – 255 seconds (default: 5 secs.)
Power ConsumptionDC12V:18.44W:136BTU
Environmental
Operating Temperature0 – 40°C
Storage Temperature-20 – 60°C
Humidity0 – 80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
HousingMetal
Weight3.11 kg ( 6.85 lb )
Dimensions (L x W x H)43.24 x 21.43 x 4.40 cm
(17.02 x 8.44 x 1.73 in.)
NoteFor some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.