Overview
The CS1953, the industry’s first 3-port USB-C DisplayPort Hybrid KVMP™ Switch, carries out ergonomic desktop style with the power of a KVM and the popularity of USB-C connectivity to facilitate professional and commercial workstation applications with better mobility, so as to enhance total desktop productivity. With the DisplayPort monitor set up on your desktop and access to up to two PCs via DisplayPort and a laptop (or other mobile device) via USB-C, you can expect a rich experience with outstanding 4K visual clarity, as well as fast switching between multiple computers and mobile flexibility.
| Computer Connections | 3 |
| Port Selection | Hotkey, Pushbutton, Mouse, Remote Port Selector |
| Connectors | |
| Console Ports | 2 x USB Type A Female 1 x DisplayPort Female (Black) 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green; 1 x front, 1 x rear) |
| KVM (Computer) Ports | CPU1 and CPU2: 2 x USB3.1 Gen1 Type B Female (Blue) 2 x DisplayPort Female (Black) 2 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green) CPU3: 1 x USB Type-C Female (Black) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack Female (Green) |
| Remote Port Selector | 1 x 2.5mm Audio Jack Female (Black) |
| Power | 1 x DC Jack |
| USB Hub | 2 x USB3.1 Gen1 Type A Female (Blue; 1 x front, 1 x rear) |
| Switches | |
| Selected | 3 x Pushbutton |
| Mode Switch | 1 x Slide Switch |
| LEDs | |
| Audio | 3 (Green) |
| KVM | 3 (Orange) |
| USB | 3 (Green) |
| Emulation | |
| Keyboard / Mouse | USB |
| Video | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Sca Interval | 1-99 Seconds (Default: 5 sec.) |
| Power Consumption | DC12V:5.78W:269BTU |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 0-40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20-60°C |
| Humidity | 0-80% RH, Non-condensing |
| Physical Properties | |
| Housing | Metal, Plastic |
| Weight | 0.50 kg ( 1.1 lb ) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 20.63 x 7.54 x 4.40 cm (8.12 x 2.97 x 1.73 in.) |
| Note | For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format. |
Features
- One USB keyboard, mouse and one DisplayPort monitor control two DisplayPort computers, one USB-C device and share two USB peripherals
- Supports superior video quality – up to 4K DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
- Provides USB Power Delivery 3.0 for USB-C device charging up to 45W1
- Computer selection via pushbuttons, hotkeys, mouse2, and remote port selector
- Built-in 2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub with SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transfer rates
- Supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) which enables the USB connection to carry DisplayPort signals
- Independent switching of KVM, USB peripheral, and audio focus3
- DisplayPort 1.2 compliant; HDCP 1.4 compliant
- Supports HD Audio3
- Supports DisplayPort Dual-Mode technology (DP++)4
- Firmware upgradeable
- Bus-powered5Note:
1. An additional power adapter is needed on the CS1953 for USB-C device charging to work.
2. Mouse port switching is only supported under mouse emulation mode with a USB 3-button mouse wheel.
3. HD audio through DisplayPort channel cannot be switched independently.
4. DisplayPort Dual-Mode technology (DP++) does not require an active adapter for most single display setups. Active DisplayPort adapters are recommended if you are unsure of the video source’s DP++ compatibility.
5. The unit can be bus-powered by the connected KVM sources via USB ports.
Package Contents
1x CS1953 3-Port USB-C DisplayPort Hybrid KVMP™ Switch
2x DisplayPort 1.2 Cables
2x USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cables
1x USB-C Cable 3x Audio Cables
1x Remote Port Selector
1x User Instructions
1x Power Adapter*
Note: *The CS1953 is provided in two packages; one package contains a power adapter, the other does not.
