Chapter 1. Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

Features

Benefits

 

 

Auto Scanning and

Auto scanning provides hands-free monitoring of selected

Broadcast Mode

devices at variable rates. Broadcast Mode sends commands

 

from the console to all 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@60hz for up

 

to 40 meters, and 1280x1024@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.

 

 

Hot Pluggable

Ability to add or remove components without having to power

 

off the KVM switch.

 

 

Adapter Cables with ID

The KH2508A / KH2516A KVM series supports automatic ID

 

recognition of the new ATEN KVM Cable Adapter KA7000

 

series (See KVM Adapter Cables on page 5). 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.

 

 

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