ATEN KH1508A User Manual

Enterprise Solutions

8/16/32-Port Cat 5 KVM Switch

KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A

The KH1508A, KH1516A and KH1532A KVM switches are control units that allow IT administrators to access

and control multiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB KVM console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse).

Operators can take control of up to 8 (KH1508A), 16 (KH1516A), or 32 (KH1532A) computers. By daisy chaining

up to 31 additional switches, as many as 1024 computers can be controlled from a central KVM console.

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 conﬁguration information – such as its

ID, port name, OS, keyboard language, and more. This feature allows administrators to relocate servers to different

ports without having to reconﬁgure the adapters. Other advantages found with these switches includes Full HD

video quality and the ability to extend the distance to the servers to up to 50 m* at a resolution of 1280 x 1024.

A KH1508A, KH1516A or KH1532A installation provides one of the best and most economical solutions ATEN

has to offer the SMB market. There is no better way to save a data center time, space, and money than with a

KH1508A, KH1516A or KH1532A KVM switch.

*With KVM Adapter Cable KA7000 series, please see page 3 for details.

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KH1532A

Enterprise Solutions

Features

• One KVM console controls up to 8, 16, or 32 directly connected computers

• Space-Saving RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5e/6 cabling

• By daisy chaining up to 31 additional KH1508A / KH1516A / KH1532A switches, as many as 1024 computers can be

controlled from the original KVM console

• Console conversion – any KVM console can control any type of computer; mixed combinations (PS/2 & USB) are

supported on both the KVM console and computer sides

• Superior video quality – supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 30 meters, 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 40 meters, and 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz up to 50 meters*

• Congure port access rights for users on a port-by-port basis

• Three port selection methods: Manual (via front panel pushbuttons), Hotkey, and multi-language OSD (On Screen

Display)

• Multiplatform support – PC, Mac, Sun, and serial

• Multiple user accounts – supports up to 10 user and 1 administrator accounts

• Two-Level password security – supports one administrator and ten user profiles. Password protection prevents unauthorized access to the installation

• Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers

• Broadcast Mode sends commands from the console to all computers – allowing you to perform operations (such as

software installations, upgrades, shutdowns, etc.), on all computers simultaneously

• Adapter ID feature

• Firmware Upgradeable

* With KVM Adapter Cable KA7000 series, please see page 3 for details.

Highlights

Three port selection methods: Manual (via front panel pushbuttons), Hotkey,

Easy Operation

Auto Scanning and Broadcast Mode

Superior Video Quality

and multi-language OSD (On Screen Display). Multi-language keyboard support

includes US English, UK English, French, German, Swiss German, Hungarian,

Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese.

Auto Scan provides hands-free monitoring of selected devices at changeable

speeds. Broadcast Mode sends commands from the console to all computers – allowing you to perform operations (such as software installations, upgrades, shutdowns, etc.), on all computers simultaneously.

Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 30 meters, 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 40 meters, and 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz up to 50 meters*

Multiple User Accounts

Supports up to 10 user and 1 administrator accounts.

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