The Aten CS1968 is an 8-port USB-C Gen 2 KVM switch engineered for high-density console consolidation in enterprise data centers and colocation facilities. It enables IT operators to control up to 8 servers or systems from a single USB-C keyboard, video, and mouse interface, eliminating the need for dedicated monitors and peripherals at each endpoint. The switch supports 4K@60Hz video resolution with HDMI connectivity, delivering clear visual feedback for system administration and troubleshooting tasks across distributed server infrastructure.

The CS1968 implements full USB 2.0 hub functionality on each port, allowing operators to attach peripheral devices—barcode scanners, security keys, external storage—directly to connected systems while maintaining KVM control from the console station. Hot-key switching and on-screen display (OSD) navigation provide rapid system selection without manual cable intervention, critical for environments managing hundreds of physical assets.

Designed for rack-mount deployment in standardized 19-inch equipment cabinets, the CS1968 integrates seamlessly into existing Aten console management infrastructure, supporting both local operator stations and remote KVM-over-IP extension via compatible Aten accessories. The device operates across standard AC power supplies found throughout enterprise facilities.

Ideal for

• Data center rack management: Consolidate console access for 8 blade servers or individual 1U systems in a single colocation cabinet
• Server administration: Reduce on-site technician travel time by enabling simultaneous multi-system control from a single workstation
• Compliance & audit environments: Isolate console sessions across physically segregated systems requiring separate administrative credentials
• Lab and development infrastructure: Manage heterogeneous compute platforms (Linux servers, Windows hypervisors, network appliances) from unified KVM terminal
• Disaster recovery failover: Rapidly switch between primary and secondary server instances during system diagnostics or incident response
• Hybrid cloud operations: Control on-premises physical infrastructure alongside virtual console access to cloud-hosted instances

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.