ATEN, leading designer and manufacturer of advanced connectivity solutions, has announced two new Cat 5 KVM switches from its ALTUSEN, Enterprise KVM Solutions by ATEN, which can be used for controlling more than 4,000 servers. The flexible KH2508 and KH2516 are two-console, eight and 16-port Cat 5 KVM switches that feature multi-user support for server management in large companies.

”We are pleased to launch these new KVM switches that offer multi-user support,” said Kevin Chen, President of ATEN International. ”Given the multi-platform support, high video resolution and convenient Cat 5 cable connectivity, the KH2508 and KH2516 feature powerful, yet highly affordable technology.”

On their rear panel, the switches provide two cascading ports. They are exceptionally scalable, without requiring specialized cascade cables or additional modules. Additional switches can be easily joined in a cascade formation at up to three levels. The KH2508 and KH2516 offer the non-blocked access; both consoles connected to the master switch have simultaneous access to any server on the same level and also have independent access to any server in the installation. Non-blocked cascading allows both consoles on the master switch to access up to 1024 servers. On the other hand, through the traditional cascade installation, the KH2508 and KH2516 can expand capacity to control up to a maximum of 512 or 4,096 servers.

The KH2508 and KH2516 allow IT administrators to maximize efficiency while robustly managing mission-critical servers. The 2-console Cat 5 KVM Switches support mixed combinations of PS/2 and USB consoles without the need for additional console modules to independently and simultaneously access servers. Designed for corporate server rooms, the KH2508 and KH2516 feature multi-platform support for servers – the combination of KVM adapter cables with a Cat 5 KVM switch enables users to flawlessly integrate previously incompatible console and server platforms.

Other Highlights of the KH2508 and KH2516

•  Configuration settings can be backed up to any USB flash drive for easy installation or emergency restoration

•  Port names auto-configure when the station/computer sequence is changed

•  Multi-platform support (PC, Mac, Sun and Serial devices)

•  Advanced Security (three-level password)

•  Hotkey or OSD selection with auto-scan

•  High Video Resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 within 30m and 1280 x 1024 within 40m

•  Widescreen Monitor Support