ATEN Technology KH2508 Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 1. Introduction
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Features
Two KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 8 or
16 directly connected computers
Cascade up to 3 levels of KH2508 or KH2516 switches to support up to
512 or 4096 computers
Superior video resolution – 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz up to 40 m; 1600 x 1200
@ 60 Hz up to 30 m
Multiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun, and serial
Backup and restore configuration settings to an external flash drive to
simplify installation on multiple switches, or for disaster recovery
No software to install – convenient computer selection via graphical
on-screen display (OSD) menus
Supports two-level user access control (administrator and user)
Supports up to 96 user accounts
Configure port access rights for users on a port-by-port basis
Diversified port operation mode enables flexible computer management –
Occupy, Exclusive and Share modes
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OSD port list automatically expands when stations are added
Port names are automatically reconfigured when the station/computer
sequence is changed
OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes
Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers
User activity log support
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
USB / PS/2 keyboard and mouse emulation – computers boot even when
the KVM console focus is elsewhere
Hot pluggable – add or remove components without having to power off
the KVM switch
Free lifetime firmware upgrades
Effortlessly upgrade an entire installation – automatically upgrade all
cascaded switches and adapter cables directly from the root station
Compact design – rack mounts in only 1U of rack space
1. Occupy, Exclusive and Share modes supported on the first level switch only. Cascaded
switches operate under Cascade mode. See page 46.