Aten KH2508A 2-Console 8-Port Cat5 High-Density KVM Switch

The KH2508 A and KH2516 A KVM switches are control units that allow IT administrators to access and control multiple computers from two PS/2 or USB KVM consoles (two bus). Operators working at up to two consoles can independently and simultaneously take control of up to 8 (KH2508 A ) or 16 (KH2516 A ), computers. By daisy chaining up to 15 additional switches, as many as 256 computers can be controlled from the original KVM consoles. These switches have been designed with unique and powerful features that enable administrators to manage their entire server room and data center devices easily and conveniently. For example, the advanced Adapter ID feature stores the Adapter Cable's configuration information - such as its ID, port name, OS, keyboard language, etc. This feature allows administrators to relocate servers to different ports without having to reconfigure the adapters . Other advances found with these switches includes enhanced video quality - extending the distance to the servers to up to 50 m at a resolution of 1280 x 1024. A KH2508 A or KH2516 A installation provides one of the best and most economical, solutions ATEN offers to the SMB market. There is no better way to save time, space and money than with a KH2508 A or KH2516 A KVM switch. • Two KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 8 or 16 directly connected computers• By daisy chaining up to 31 additional KH2508A/ KH2516Aswitches, as many as 512 computers can be controlled from the original KVM console• Console conversion - any type of KVM console can control any type of computer; mixed combinations(PS/2&USB) supported on both the KVM console and computer sides• Superior Video Quality- Supports the video resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 60Hz for up to 40 meters, and1280x1024 at 75 Hz for up to 50 meters• OSD Backup/Restore function - enables the administrator to back up the switch's configuration and user profile information• Configure port access rights for users on a port - by - port basis• Diversified port operation mode enables flexible computer management - Occupy, Exclusive and share modes• Three port selection methods: Manual (via front panel pushbuttons), Hotkey and multi-language OSD (OnScreen Display)• Multiplatform support - PC, Mac, Sun and serial• Multiple User Accounts -Supports up to 10 user and 1 administrator accounts• Two-Level Password Security- Supports one administrator and ten user profiles. Password protection prevents unauthorized accessing to the installation• Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers• Broadcast Mode sends commands from the console to administrator-selected computers - allowing you to perform operations (such as software installation, upgrades, shutdowns, etc.), on them simultaneously• Adapter ID• Firmware Upgradeable Easy Operation Three port selection methods: Manual (via front panel pushbuttons), Hotkey and multi-language OSD (On Screen Display). Multi-language keyboard support includes U.S English, UK English, French, German, Swiss German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese. Auto Scanning and Broadcast Mode Auto scanning provides hands-free monitoring of selected devices at variable rates. Broadcast Mode sends commands from the console to administrator-selected computers - allowing you to perform operations (such as software installation, upgrades, shutdowns, etc.), on them simultaneously. Superior Video Quality Supports the video resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 60Hz for up to 40 meters and 1280x1024 at 75Hz for up to 50 meters with the new ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000 series. Multiple User Accounts Supports up to 10 user and 1 administrator accounts. Port Operation Modes Diversified port operation modes (Occupy, Exclusive and Share) enable flexible computer and access rights management between the two consoles. Adapter Cables with ID The KH2508 A / KH2516 A KVM series supports automatic ID recognition of the new ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000 series. Using the new adapter cables with ID means it is not required to change cable configuration settings when moving cables from port to port. Device ID and attributes are stored in the adapter cables allowing you to hot-swap port connections without having to reconfigure attributes.