{"product_id":"aten-cs1842-2-port-usb-3-0-4k-hdmi-dual-display-kvmp™-switch","title":"ATEN CS1842 2-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI Dual Display KVMP™ Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eATEN CS1842 2-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI Dual Display KVMP™ Switch\u003c\/b\u003e delivers instant desktop access to two HDMI computers from a single USB keyboard, mouse, and two HDMI monitors, while sharing two USB peripherals for efficient multi-system workflows. Built for high-performance environments such as CGI, graphic design, video post-production, and CAD engineering, the CS1842 supports 4K UHD (3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz) and 4K DCI (4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz), and features ATEN Video DynaSync™ to optimise resolution and keep extended-desktop windows consistent when switching between ports. It also includes a 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub (5 Gbps) and multiple switching options, including pushbuttons, hotkeys, mouse, remote port selector, and RS-232 commands, for fast, flexible control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/6944\/3674\/files\/Diagram_Large_Line_CS1842.png?v=1770896165\" alt=\"ATEN CS1842\" width=\"527\" height=\"425\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2-Port Dual-Display KVMP™ Switching:\u003c\/b\u003e Control 2 HDMI computers using 1 USB keyboard\/mouse and two HDMI monitors, while sharing two USB peripherals. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue 4K Video Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports 4K UHD (3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz) and 4K DCI (4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz) for vivid, high-detail visuals. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVideo DynaSync™ Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Optimises display resolution, speeds up switching, and helps prevent extended-desktop windows reverting to default configurations when switching ports. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub:\u003c\/b\u003e Integrated 2-port hub with SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer for shared peripherals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMultiple Switching Methods:\u003c\/b\u003e Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, mouse (USB 3-key wheel mouse under mouse emulation mode), remote port selector, and RS-232 commands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndependent Switching:\u003c\/b\u003e Independent switching of KVM, USB peripheral, and \u003cb\u003estereo audio focus\u003c\/b\u003e (note: HD audio via HDMI cannot be switched independently). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKeyboard\/Mouse Emulation or Bypass:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports console keyboard and mouse emulation \/ bypass features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuad Display Expansion:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports quad display by connecting two Dual Display KVM switches (daisy-chain capability). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHDMI \u0026amp; HDCP Compliant + HD Audio:\u003c\/b\u003e HDMI compliant, HDCP compliant, and supports HD audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower-On Detection + Auto Scan:\u003c\/b\u003e Power on detection and Auto Scan Mode for monitoring connected computers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirmware Upgradable:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports firmware upgrades for long-term maintainability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) ATEN CS1842 2-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI Dual Display KVMP™ Switch \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Power Adapter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Remote Port Selector \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) User Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f2f2f2;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCS1842 (2-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI Dual Display KVMP™ Switch)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputer Connections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePort Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePushbutton, Hotkey, Mouse, RS-232 commands, Remote Port Selector \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eConsole Ports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × USB Type-A Female (Black)\u003cbr\u003e2 × HDMI Female (Black)\u003cbr\u003e2 × 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green; 1 × front, 1 × rear)\u003cbr\u003e2 × 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Pink; 1 × front, 1 × rear) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKVM (Computer) Ports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-B Female (Blue)\u003cbr\u003e4 × HDMI Female (Black)\u003cbr\u003e2 × 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green)\u003cbr\u003e2 × 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Pink) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB Hub\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A Female (Blue; 1 × front, 1 × rear) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaisy Chain Port\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × RJ-45 Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemote Port Selector\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 2.5mm Audio Jack Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz; 2560 × 1440 @ 144 Hz \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScan Interval\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–99 seconds (Default: 5 sec.) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 12V: 3.17W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 – 60°C \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 80% RH, Non-condensing \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.60 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.50 × 16.05 × 4.40 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication Examples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCGI \/ Creative Workstations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch between two production systems while keeping dual HDMI displays and shared USB peripherals consistent for daily workflows.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraphic Design \u0026amp; Video Post-Production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintain high-resolution dual-monitor output with fast switching and shared SuperSpeed USB devices. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAD \/ Engineering Desks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperate two systems from one console, with Video DynaSync™ helping preserve optimal display behaviour across switches. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulti-Display Monitoring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy-chain two Dual Display switches to scale up to quad display monitoring where more screens are required. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eATEN CS1842 2-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI Dual Display KVMP™ Switch\u003c\/b\u003e is a feature-rich dual-display desktop KVM solution, combining true 4K output, fast SuperSpeed USB sharing, flexible switching control, and ATEN Video DynaSync™ for smooth, consistent multi-system operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53567169888602,"sku":"CS1842","price":397.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/6944\/3674\/files\/cs1842.kvm.desktop-kvm-switches.45.jpg?v=1770896302","url":"https:\/\/avitdirect.co.uk\/products\/aten-cs1842-2-port-usb-3-0-4k-hdmi-dual-display-kvmp%e2%84%a2-switch","provider":"AVITdirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}