The CS1716A KVM switch allows users to control up to 16 computers from a single PS/2 or USB console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). By daisy-chaining up to 31 additional switches, it can manage up to 512 computers. It includes a front-panel USB port for accessing peripherals, supports both USB and PS/2 interfaces, and provides advanced features like Video DynaSync™, auto PS/2 and USB interface detection, and two-level password security.