The CS1708A KVM switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB console. A single unit can control up to 8 computers directly. Up to 31 additional switches can be daisy-chained, enabling control of up to 256 computers from one console. This switch supports multiplatform environments including Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun operating systems. It features a front accessible USB port for connecting USB peripherals to each computer on a one-at-a-time basis.