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Enterprise Solutions
KH2508A/KH2516
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2-console 8/16-port Cat 5 High-Density KVM Switch
The KH2508A and KH2516A 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
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two consoles can independently and simultaneously take control of up to 8 (KH2508
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 conguration information –
such as its ID, port name, OS, keyboard language, etc. This feature allows administrators to relocate
servers to different ports without having to recongure 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
offers to the SMB market. There is no better way to save time, space, and money than with a KH2508
or KH2516A KVM switch.
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or KH2516A installation provides one of the best, and most economical, solutions ATEN
), or 16 (KH2516A),
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*With KVM Adapter Cable KA7000 series, please see page 3 for details.
KH2508
KH2516
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Enterprise Solutions
Features
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Two KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 8 or 16 directly connected computers
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By daisy chaining up to 31 additional KH2508
controlled from the original KVM console
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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
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Superior Video Quality- Supports the video resolutions up to 1600x1200@60Hz for up to 40 meters, and
1280x1024@75 Hz for up to 50 meters*
• OSD Backup/Restore function – enables the administrator to back up the switch’s conguration and user
prole information
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Congure port access rights for users on a port - by - port basis
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Diversied port operation mode enables exible computer management – Occupy, Exclusive and share
modes
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Three port selection methods: Manual (via front panel pushbuttons), Hotkey, and multi-language OSD (On
Screen Display)
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Multiplatform support – PC, Mac, Sun, and serial
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Multiple User Accounts -Supports up to 10 user and 1 administrator accounts
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Two-Level Password Security- Supports one administrator and ten user profiles. Password protection
prevents unauthorized accessing to the installation
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Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers
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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
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Adapter ID
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Firmware Upgradeable
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/ KH2516A switches, as many as 512 computers can be
* With KVM Adapter Cable KA7000 series, please see page 3 for details.
Benefits
Three port selection methods: Manual (via front panel pushbuttons), Hotkey,
and multi-language OSD (On Screen Display). Multi-language keyboard
Easy Operation
Auto Scanning and
Broadcast Mode
Superior Video
Quality
support includes US English, UK English, French, German, Swiss German,
Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and
Traditional Chinese.
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.
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.
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