The KH2516A KVM switch is a control unit that allows IT administrators to access and control multiple computers from two PS/2 or USB KVM consoles (one bus). Operators working at up to two consoles can independently and simultaneously take control of up to 16 computers. By daisy chaining up to 31 additional switches, as many as 256 computers can be controlled from the original KVM consoles. This switch has been designed with unique and powerful features that enable administrators to manage their entire server room and data center devices easily and conveniently. For example, the advanced Adapter ID feature stores the Adapter Cable's configuration information – such as its ID, port name, OS, keyboard language, etc. This feature allows administrators to relocate servers to different ports without having to reconfigure the adapters . Other advances found with these switches includes enhanced video quality – extending the distance to the servers to up to 50 m at a resolution of 1280 x 1024.*With KVM Adapter Cable KA7000 series. A KH2516A installation provides one of the best, and most economical, solutions ATEN offers to the SMB market. There is no better way to save time, space, and money than with a KH2516A KVM switch.
- Two KVM consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 16 directly connected computers
- Cascade up to 3 levels of switches to support up to 4096 computers
- Video resolution and 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 for disaster recovery
- No software to install and 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 and Occupy, Exclusive and Share modes
- 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 and 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 and computers boot even when the KVM console focus is elsewhere
- Hot pluggable and add or remove components without having to power off the KVM switch
- Free lifetime firmware upgrades
- Effortlessly upgrade an entire installation and automatically upgrade all cascaded switches and adapter cables directly from the root station
- Compact design and rack mounts in only 1U of rack space
