ATEN Technology CE252 Introduction, Overview, Chapter

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Introduction

Overview

The CE252 offers local and remote access to your KVM installation. Both (local and remote) KVM extenders support PS/2 consoles and can be located up to 300 m (1000 feet) apart.

You can reliably manage a large number of computers via a KVM switch. Additional computers can also be connected to the remote KVM extender.

The CE252 also features Automatic Gain Control, which compensates signal strength as the distance between the local and remote KVM extenders varies (over Cat 5 cables). This translates into high resolution video at a lower cost.

The CE252 uses a custom ASIC to ensure the utmost reliability and compatibility. This technology comprises automatic distance sensing and signal strength (gain) adjustment.

Setup is easy – simply connect the computer system box (or KVM switch) and Local Console to the CE252 Local Unit; run a Cat. 5 cable to the CE252 Remote Unit (up to 300 meters away); finally plug the Remote Console into the Remote Unit.

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