Aten intros KVM switches

New Delhi

April 28, 2008

Aten International announced a keyboard, video, mouse, peripheral (KVMP)
switch, designed specifically for the SOHO environment.

The new CS1782 is a two-port dual link DVI KVMP switch with the DVI-digital
and DVI-analog specifications. Featuring support for USB 2.0 and 7.1 channel
surround sound audio. It allows PC gamers, and audio and video enthusiasts to
share a dual link DVI display, USB keyboard, mouse, and surround sound system
between two computers.

The CS1782 is focused on audio and video-based applications, like desktop
publishing, video, image and audio editing, CAD/CAM display plans and
schematics, home theatres, and high-end PC gaming. It supports widescreen
resolutions and is audio-enabled.

With full bass response, the CS1782 offers 7.1 channel surround sound
systems. Furthermore, as the KVM, USB, and audio focus can be switched
independently, users can listen to sound files on one PC while working with
applications on another system, controlling USB peripherals or playing a video
game.

For DVI dual link, the CS1782 supports video quality with resolutions up to
2,560x1,600 pixels. With Aten's DDC2B display emulation technology, the switch
automatically recalls the monitor's ideal resolution and refresh rate,
allowing users to boot all the computers simultaneously, and switch between the
PCs while still maintaining the ideal resolution of the monitor.

Additionally, the device also features console mouse port emulation to
seamlessly recognize multifunction mice and supports any mouse type when the
user switches between the computers.

“Display technology is continuously improving video display resolution
standards,” said Kevin Chen, President, Aten International. “With innovative
products such as the CS1782 KVMP switch, we are keeping in pace with the
ultra-high video resolutions available today with USB 2.0 and 7.1 surround sound
audio on top.”

The integrated two-port USB 2.0 hub and console audio ports on the front and
rear panel of the CS1782 can connect to USB printers, digital cameras, flash
drives, or other USB devices, and are ideal for IP phone users. Users can easily
expand and share their peripherals among the computers connected to the KVM
switch. The CS1782 is a perfect solution for multi-platform environments, as it
supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Linux, Mac and Sun. It also
integrates an auto-scan function that allows users to monitor all the connected
computers.

CS1782 KVMP switch is available for Rs 10,500.