About
KVM Switches-An Essential Server Management
Device
A KVM (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) switch is an advanced, hardware-based solution that allows centralized access to multiple computers easily and conveniently from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. A KVM switch is useful in an extensive range of environments, suitable for SOHO users, small and medium businesses, and large corporations. Fundamentally, a KVM switch allows server rooms and data centers to optimize rack space in the IT environment, reducing costs and the clutter of keyboards, monitors and mice. Additional benefits include savings in energy consumption, server racks, cabinets, and floor space. Since a KVM switch provides access to a number of computers from a central location, IT professionals are no longer running from one server to the next, thereby streamlining workflow and increasing productivity. To meet the ever-developing needs of the globalized economy and the Internet, KVM solutions now have over-IP functionality for remote management capability that better fulfills the demands of corporations who need to manage multiple server rooms worldwide.
About ATEN
ATEN International Co., Ltd. is specialized in connectivity solutions in information technology. Established in 1979, ATEN is today considered the leading manufacturer of KVM Switches worldwide. This prominent position was reached by continuously high investment in research and development, resulting in numerous patents and exemplified by the sophisticated ASIC, developed in the ATEN labs and manufactured by ATEN. The product range today covers hundreds of connectivity products, providing complete KVM solutions from entry level to the enterprise market. Among the customers of ATEN are large companies with global operations, midrange and small businesses, as well as ambitious private users. For further information, please visit
http://www.aten.com. |
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.
