ATEN Launches 2- and 4-Port USB 2.0 Peripheral Switch Compatible with PC and Mac

US221A and US421A enable up to four computers to easily share one multifunction printer or any USB device

Taipei, Taiwan, October 12, 2009. ATEN International, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced connectivity solutions, today announced the release of its new 2- and 4-port USB 2.0 peripheral switches. The US221A and US421A enable up to two or four PCs and Macs to share one multifunction printer or USB peripheral device, such as a scanner or a portable hard drive.

The peripheral focus can be given to a computer manually by using pushbuttons on the switch, the software-based configuration utility, or the Auto Switch function. When the US221A or US421A connects to a USB printer, it automatically recognizes the computer sources of print jobs and alternates the focus by the printing order. The Auto Switch function allows users to send print jobs at anytime.

”Our latest USB 2.0 peripheral switches are compatible with both Windows and Mac, and with multifunction printer support. They are ideally used in small offices and homes with multiple computers. The US221A and US421A allow users to easily share a USB device without network and help them to save money and space by reducing the purcahses of additinal hardware. The swithces also bring a lot of convenience to users by eliminating the plug and unplug between computers,” said Kevin Chen, president of ATEN International.

The US221A and US421A USB 2.0 Peripheral Switches have LED indicators to display port focus. They can transfer data with the speed up to 480Mbps; making them a perfect solution to connect external hard drives or to print large files.

Availability and pricing:

US221A and US421A USB 2.0 peripheral switches are available now. The US221A is priced at INR 1,710 and the US421A is priced at INR 2,550. For more information please contact ATEN authorized distributor in India: CUBIX MICRO SYSTEMS (I) Pvt. Ltd., H.O. Tel: 020-24251594/ 95/ 96; Email: sales {at} cubixindia(.)com; www.cubixindia.com

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.