ATEN Technology KL1508N Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 1. Introduction
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Features
KVM console with 17"or 19" LCD monitor in a sliding housing with top
and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high rack
Dual Rail operation – LCD monitor slides independently of the keyboard/
touchpad
Console lock enables the sliding console to remain securely locked away
when not in use
A single console controls up to 8 (KL1508) or 16 (KL1516) computers –
daisy chain up to 31 additional units to control up to 512 computers
KVM adapter cables with automatic conversion allow flexible interface
combinations. PCs, Macs, Sun computers, and serial devices can all
coexist on the installation.
RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5 cable – extends the distance between computers
and switch - up to 40m (130') for resolutions of 1280 x 1024 @75Hz
A dedicated console port for management from an external console – plus
an extra PS/2 mouse port for external mouse use with the integrated LCD
console
No software required – convenient computer selection via port selection
switches, Hotkeys and intuitive On Screen Display (OSD) menus
OSD screen automatically adjusts to resolution changes – OSD tree
structure makes finding and managing computers easy
Quickly and conveniently switch to any computer with station and port
selection switches – LED displays indicate the station and port location
Video settings of attached computers are automatically adjusted for
optimal output to the LCD monitor
Auto Scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers
Custom ASIC (patent pending) auto-senses station's position on daisy
chained installations – no need for manual DIP switch setting
Hot Pluggable – add or remove switches/computers without having to
power down the switches
Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed
Two level password security – only authorized users view and control the
computers – up to four users plus an administrator with separate profiles
for each