The Aten CS1844 is a 4-port USB-C KVM switch engineered for high-resolution multi-monitor environments requiring native 4K video switching without external power injection. It consolidates keyboard, video, and mouse control across four independent compute sources using a single USB-C upstream connection and delivers HDMI 2.0 video output at 4K resolution, making it suitable for consolidated edge node management and modern workstation architectures that prioritize USB-C I/O standardization.

This switch supports simultaneous connection of four USB Type-C host devices—such as laptops, workstations, or thin clients—with seamless switching via front-panel buttons, hotkey commands, or on-screen display (OSD) navigation. Each port delivers independent video, USB peripheral support, and data connectivity, eliminating the need for separate docking solutions or multi-cable configurations typical of legacy KVM deployments.

Target applications include data center edge-console consolidation, multi-tenant workstation clusters, and regulated environments (healthcare, finance, government) where physical isolation of compute sources and unified peripheral management are compliance or operational requirements. The USB-C architecture aligns with enterprise IT modernization initiatives reducing legacy PS/2 and DisplayPort infrastructure dependencies.

Ideal for

• Data center edge-node and remote site console consolidation for administrators managing 4 discrete compute appliances from a single desk
• Secure multi-tenant workstation environments in financial services where traders or analysts require isolated compute instances with unified keyboard/mouse/monitor
• Medical imaging and healthcare IT workstations integrating HIPAA-regulated systems requiring physical video output switching without shared memory or I/O paths
• Software development and QA labs testing on multiple OS or containerized host instances without deploying four full peripheral sets
• Government and defense classified-network enclaves where air-gapped compute nodes require centralized console access with audit-capable switching logs
• High-density 4K video editing suites where freelancers or post-production teams operate multiple isolated workstations from one ergonomic position

Technical specifications

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