ATEN Technology KH1508, KH1516 User Manual

KH1508/KH1516

Cat 5 High-Density KVM Switch

Diagram

Feature

• A single console controls up to 8 (KH1508) or 16 (KH1516) computers

• Dedicated chain ports - daisy chain up to 31 additional units - control up to
512 computers from a single console

• Extends the distance between computers and switch - up to 40 m (130') for
resolutions of 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 30m (100') for resolution of 1600 x 1200 @
60Hz

• Custom ASIC (patent pending) auto-senses station's position on daisy
chained installations - no need for manual DIP switch setting - front panel
LED indicates station's position

• Multiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun and terminal-based systems

• No software required - convenient computer selection via port selection
switches, Hotkeys and intuitive On Screen Display (OSD) menus

• Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers

• Hot Pluggable - add or remove switches/computers without having to power
down the switches

• Two level password security - only authorized users view and control the
computers - up to four Users plus an Administrator with separate profi les for
each

• Two level logout - Manual and Timed

• PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation - computers boot even when the
console focus is elsewhere

• Superior video quality - supports resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz

• Multi-language support: American/UK English; Traditional Chinese; Japanese;
French; German; Korean

• Rack Mountable in 19" System Rack (1U)

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Specifi cations

Function KH1508 KH1516

Computer
Connections

Direct 8 16

Max. 256 (via Daisy Chain) 512 (via Daisy Chain)

Port Selection OSD; Hotkey; Pushbutton

Connectors

Console
Ports

Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple)

Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)

Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green)

KVM Ports 8 x RJ-45 Female 16 x RJ-45 Female

Daisy Chain
Ports

In 1 x DB-25 Female (Black)

Out 1 x DB-25 Male (Black)

F/W Upgrade 1 x RJ-11 Female (Black)

Power 1 x 3-prong AC Socket

Switches

Port Selection 8 x Pushbutton 16 x Pushbutton

Reset 1 x Semi-recessed pushbutton

F/W Upgrade 1 x Slide

Power 1 x Rocker

LEDs

On Line 8 (Green) 16 (Green)

Selected 8 (Orange) 16 (Orange)

Power 1 (Blue)

Station ID 2 x 7-segment (Orange)

Emulation Keyboard / Mouse PS/2

Video 1600X1200@ 60Hz (30m); 1280 x 1024@60Hz (40m)

Scan Interval 1–255 Seconds

I/P Rating 100–240 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 1A

Power Consumption 25W 27W

Environment

Operating Temp. 0–50°C

Storage Temp. -20–60°C

Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing

Physical
Properties

Housing Metal

Weight 2.75 Kg

Dimensions 43.70 x 16.10 x 4.40 cm

* All specifi cations are subject to change without notice.

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The KH1508 / KH1516 KVM Switches are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard,
monitor, and mouse) console. The KH1508 / KH1516 features RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5 cable to link to the computers.
Combined with Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) signals can travel up to 40 meters and still maintain high video resolution.
Utilizing PS/2 and USB KVM Adapter Cables for the fi nal linkup, the KH1508 / KH1516 permits any combination of PCs, Macs, Sun
computers, and serial devices to coexist on the installation.

KH1508

KH1516

1 Local User

Console

PS/2

Computers

PS/2, USB,
Sun, Serial

Expansion

Daisy Chain

OS Support

Win, Mac, Linux,

Unix, Sun, FreeBSD