ATEN to Focus on Remote Data Center Management at Interop Mumbai 2009

Brand new KVM Over-IP solutions; the latest in LCD KVM technology; SOHO product innovations and a new Media Distribution Solution at Booth 39

Taipei, Taiwan, Oct 7th, 2009. ATEN International, the leading designer and manufacturer of advanced connectivity solutions, will cooperate with its Indian distributor CUBIX to participate in Interop Mumbai 2009- India’s leading business technology event taking place in Bombay Exhibition Center on Oct. 7th to 9th. The expert in KVM unveils its latest Over-IP KVM switch that supports up to four remote users within a live demo installation. Other innovate business and consumer KVM solutions include the industry-leading touch screen LCD KVM Switch and the world first Laptop USB KVM Switch. Furthermore, ATEN will showcase a Media Distribution Solution for transmitting multimedia contents.

KVM over the NET™ Solution for Data Centers

KN2124v / KN4140v, the 24 / 40-Port KVM Over the NET™ is a Cat 5 KVM switch with Over-IP functionality that supports up to five bus sessions allowing one local and four remote administrators to simultaneously access separate ports via LAN, WAN or the Internet. They can remotely monitor and control up to 40 servers on a single level or as many as 640 in a two-level cascade. The KN2124v / KN4140v provide dual power support allowing continuous access of the switch when a power supply or power line shuts down. The devices also offer Dual NICs (Network Interface Cards) for redundant LAN or two-IP operation. The Virtual Media support allows administrator to map CD-ROMs and other storage media to a remote server, and conduct file transfers, application and OS patches, and CD-ROM diagnostics remotely. The KN2124v / KN4140v offer advanced security features including password protection and the latest encryption technologies. The local and remote consoles offer a high video resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 pixels at 60 Hz.

First Touch Screen LCD KVM Switch with no driver installation required

KL3116T Dual Rail Touch Screen KVMP™ Switch is an integrated LCD console and 16-port KVM switch, which features an independently retractable 17-inch touch screen monitor and a keyboard with built-in touchpad in 1U dual rail housing. The KL3116T is the first touch screen LCD KVM switch of its kind that requires no additional software to operate. It provides dual interface functionality for both PS/2 and USB environments and a USB port located under the LCD panel for easily connecting peripheral devices. Up to 31 additional switches can be daisy chained allowing administrators to control up to 512 computers from a single console.

Media Distribution Solution

At Interop Mumbai 2009, ATEN will present its brand new Media Distribution Solution. This end-to-end digital signage/visual information system efficiently transmits high-quality audio and video content over Cat 5 cable to multiple displays from a single input source in real time. The solution consists of the VS1504 / VS1508, 4/8-Port Cat 5 Audio/Video Splitter and VB552 VGA Over Cat 5 Repeater or Audio and VE200R Video/Audio Extender (Remote Unit). When combined with ATEN repeaters or extenders in a three-level cascade installation, the video splitter can support thousands of displays located up to 450m from the source while maintaining an excellent video and audio quality. The Media Distribution Solution provides screen controls at the remote sites, and features two serial RS-232 channels allowing for fully interactive digital installations using touch screens.

World First Laptop USB KVM Switch

CS661 – Laptop USB KVM Switch is a compact, cable-like device that has KVM functionality for laptop users to directly control a second computer. The CS661 provides seamless file transfer and access to USB 2.0 peripherals, such as external storage devices. The plug-and-play functionality and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows laptop users to easily synchronise data on two computers or drag and drop files between them. The CS661 adjusts the resolution of the remote desktop window to match the local computer (laptop) monitor.

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.