Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KH1508 / KH1516 KVM Switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse) console.

A single KH1508 / KH1516 can control up to 8 / 16 computers. As many as 31 additional KH1508 / KH1516 switches can be daisy chained from the original unit, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from the original KVM console.

Note: Aten ACS1208 / ACS1216 switches can also be installed on a KH1508 / KH1516 daisy chain.

Acustom ASIC (patent pending) provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the chain, eliminating the need to manually set the position with DIP switches. A seven segment front panel LED displays each Station's position for easy identification.

The switches feature RJ-45 connectors and CAT 5 cable to link to the computers. Combined with Auto Signal Compensation (ASC), 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz signals can travel up to 40 m (130') – eliminating the need for KVM extenders. Utilizing PS/2 and USB KVM Adapter Cables for the final linkup, the KH1508 / KH1516 permits any combination of PCs, Macs, Sun computers, and serial devices to coexist on the installation.

Your KH1508 / KH1516 investment is protected by a Firmware Upgrade Utility. You can stay current with the latest improvements in functionality by downloading firmware update files from our website, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently install them.

Setting up the KH1508 / KH1516 is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the KH1508 / KH1516 intercepts keyboard and mouse input directly, there is no software to configure; no need to get involved in complex installation routines; no need to be concerned with incompatibility problems.

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