Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

Hardware

ŠDedicated USB port directly connects to a laptop for easy console operation

ŠHigh port density – RJ-45 connectors for up to 16 ports in a 1U housing

ŠOne bus for remote KVM over IP access

ŠSupports PS/2, USB, Sun Legacy (13W3) and serial (RS-232) connectivity

ŠLocal console provides PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse support

ŠSupports multiplatform server environments: Windows, Mac, Sun, Linux and serial devices

ŠHigh video resolution – up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz at up to 40 meters and 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz at up to 50 meters, with the new ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000 series.

ŠDaisy chain up to 15 additional units – control up to 128 (KH1508Ai) or 256 (KH1516Ai) computers from a single console.

Management

ŠUp to 64 user accounts – up to 32 users simultaneously share the control

ŠEnd session feature – administrators can terminate running sessions

ŠEvent logging and Windows-based Log Server support

ŠLocal Log Event

ŠFirmware upgradeable

ŠAdapter ID – stores port information allowing administrators to relocate the servers to different ports, without having to reconfigure the adapters and switch

ŠPort Share Mode allows multiple users to gain access to a server simultaneously

ŠIntegration with ALTUSEN CC2000 Management software

Ease-to-Use Interface

ŠLocal Console, Browser, and AP GUIs offer a unified multilanguage interface to minimize user training time and increase productivity

ŠMultiplatform client support (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Sun)

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