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ATEN CS84U KVM switch Black, Grey
£97.19
£116.63 inc. VAT
Low Stock(65)MPN: CS84U
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Key Features
ATEN CubiQ CS84U
KVM switch
4 x KVM port(s)
1 local user
desktop
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
The ATEN CS84U is one of those KVMs that’s genuinely useful in real offices, not just on paper. If you’re regularly bouncing between two computers (common in finance ops, engineering desks, or anyone with a “main PC + secondary machine” setup), it’s a sensible way to avoid constantly plugging/unplugging peripherals. ATEN’s stuff tends to “just work” with fewer weird handshakes and driver drama than cheaper alternatives, which matters when you need reliability more than tinkering.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it unless you’re definitely after a KVM for keyboard/video/mouse switching—this price point makes it feel a bit steep if you only need the occasional switch or you’re mainly trying to solve a basic cabling headache. Also, since you’re looking at it under “USB cables & adapters,” make sure you’re not accidentally comparing it to simple USB switching when what you actually need is full KVM functionality. At ~£97 ex-VAT, it’s best for small teams or individual power users who switch machines daily and value low-maintenance operation over saving a few quid.
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
Number of computers controlled4
Keyboard port typeUSB
Mouse port typeUSB
Video port typeVGA
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity4
Performance
HD typeQXGA
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels
Video bandwidth60 Hz
Scan interval3,5,10,20 s
DDC2B supportY
Design
Rack mountingN
Product colourBlack,Grey
Housing materialMetal
LED indicatorsY
Push buttonY
Display
Built-in displayN
Power
Power sourceDC
Input voltage5 V
Power consumption (typical)0.45 W
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80 %
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80 %
Weight & dimensions
Width88 mm
Depth210 mm
Height55.5 mm
Weight770 g
Packaging content
Quick installation guideY
ManualY
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