CeBIT 2007: ATEN to Showcase Cutting-Edge KVM and Video Solutions in Hanover (Hall 15, Booth E11)

Taipei, Taiwan, February 2007. ATEN International, leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of advanced connectivity solutions, today announced that it will unveil trendsetting innovations in KVM switch technology at this year’s CeBIT trade show in Hanover (15 – 21 March 2007). ATEN will not only showcase its full range of cutting-edge KVM switches for SOHO users and SMBs, but also demonstrate revolutionary Cat 5 KVM products, IP-based server room management solutions and HDMI / DVI video solutions at its booth (Hall 15, Booth E11).

ATEN’s exhibition presentation will focus on the introduction and demonstration of innovative product highlights. For the SOHO market, ATEN presents a whole new line of 2-port PS/2, USB and Hybrid DVI cable KVM switches with audio support. For the enterprise market, ATEN will display its new economical Cat 5 KVM solutions KH1508/1516, the 8/16-port High Density KVM switches that are especially designed for growing SMBs. In addition, ATEN will also present the first Dual-Rail LCD KVM switch with over-IP and dual bus capability in the market - KL9108/9116, the 8/16-port Hideaway™ LCD KVM Over the NET.

Furthermore, visitors can have a look at ATEN’s comprehensive line of DVI-compatible video switches and video splitters, the brand-new 2-port HDTV A/V switch VS231 and the 4-port version VS431 both being compatible with high-definition monitors or projectors. Another new video solution presented at the trade show will be the 4-port HDMI switch VS481. This cutting-edge device integrates the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology and offers four ports, thus allowing users to quickly and easily share their HDMI display devices with up to four HDMI input sources, such as DVD players, satellite receivers or digital camcorders. A remote control unit and pushbuttons located on the switch are available for selecting the desired input source.

ATEN will also have three live demo sections to demonstrate the functionality of its Cat 5 KVM solutions for server room expansion, Over the NET solutions for centralized remote server room management and DVI Video Solutions for digital video signal transmission.

The demo centers will include the following product innovations:

Live Demo ”Cat 5 KVM Solutions”

KH1516 16-Port High-Density KVM Switch: allows administrators to directly control up to 16 multiplatform servers (any combination of PC, Mac, Sun, and serial devices) from a single KVM console, and features RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5 cable to link the servers.

KM0832 8-Console, 32-Port Matrix KVM Switch: enables users to independently and simultaneously control up to 32 multiplatform servers (any combination of PC, Mac, Sun, serial devices) from eight consoles. Improved features allow cascading up to three KM0832 units and daisy chaining up to seven additional KM0432 (4-Console, 32-Port Matrix KVM Switch) or KM0216 (2-Console, 16-Port Matrix KVM Switch) devices.

KA9233 Combo Graphic Console Module (PS/2 & USB): for controlling a Matrix KVM Switch via an intuitive new graphic OSD.

KL9116 16-Port Dual Rail LCD KVM Over the NET: incorporates a 16-port KVM switch in a Hideaway console with 17” high-resolution LCD monitor, keyboard and touchpad. One remote (via LAN, WAN, or Internet) and two local users can control up to 16 servers. KL9116 features the innovative dual-rail design allowing monitor and console to slide independently.

Live Demo ”Over the NET Solutions”

CC1000 Control Center Over the NET: a software-based solution for the secured and centralized management of entire IT infrastructure in multiple data centers, branch offices and remote locations. It is designed for IT administrators to effectively consolidate the management of all the Over the NET and other IP-based IT devices through a single IP address. With the included Java version CC1000 ensures access from most major operating platforms.

KL3116 16-Port Dual Rail LCD KVMP Switch: incorporates a 16-port KVM switch in a Hideaway console with 17'' high-resolution LCD monitor, keyboard and touchpad. The device features dual-slide capability for the monitor and console to slide independently, and supports USB peripherals.

Live Demo ”DVI Video Solutions”

VS261 2-Port DVI Video Switch: allows users to share DVI-capable displays, e.g. plasma TVs, LCDs or projectors, with digital devices such as computers, DVD players or set top boxes.

VE600 DVI Video Extender: is a connectivity device with which computers or KVM installations can be accessed from a remote console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). VE600 extends DVI and audio signals up to 50 meters with Cat 5e, Cat 6 or Cat 7 cables providing for an excellent video resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 pixels at 60Hz (PC) and 1080i (HDTV).

VC160 VGA to DVI Converter: is a small but powerful solution that connects VGA-based video devices to DVI digital monitors, projectors, etc. With the help of pushbuttons users can conveniently save and select user-defined picture adjustment presets.

To fix an appointment with an ATEN representative at CeBIT 2007 (Hall 15, Booth E11) please contact Giorgia Alicandro, galicandro@kprglobal.com, Tel.: +49 (0) 821 34300 26 at KPR Global Communications Ltd.