New HDMI KVM Switches for Gaming Enthusiasts and Multimedia Professionals

ATEN is first off the blocks in the industry to offer a touchscreen, dual-rail LCD KVM switch which enables users to securely access up to 16 servers with support for both USB and PS/2 connectivity in a 1U rack configuration.

Based on a dual rail design, the Touch Screen LCD KVM features a high-resolution 17″ touch screen LCD monitor and keyboard with built-in touchpad. To optimize server room real estate, the keyboard can slide back while the touch screen LCD panel remains in plain sight to monitor and troubleshoot servers - even with the server rack door closed. By daisy chaining additional serial KVM switches, the KL3116T can control up to 512 computers or servers from a single keyboard, touch screen monitor and mouse console.

The new Touch Screen LCD KVM switch (also known as model number KL3116T) won’t come cheap though, as it will retail for $3,499, accompanied by a three-year warranty program.

ATEN Technology, Inc. today announced here at Interop Las Vegas 2009 new KVM switches with integrated HDMI and USB 2.0 ports. The new HDMI KVM switches (CS1792 and CS1794) are two- and four-port HDMI KVM switches that enable users to manage multiple HDMI-equipped computers, HDMI sources and USB devices from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse while maintaining superior, high-resolution video quality. Designed specifically for the SOHO market, the HDMI KVM switches are ideal for gamers and multimedia professionals who demand high-quality video and audio. Available now, the HDMI KVM switches (CS1792 and CS1794) are competitively priced at $284.95 and 379.95, respectively, and are backed by a three-year warranty program.

The new HDMI switches are part of ATEN's newly created CubiQ line of advanced desktop KVM switches. Both models are fully compliant with the latest HDMI 1.3a and HDCP specifications. The Video DynaSync(TM) function ensures video resolution is automatically optimized from one port to the next, to support maximum resolutions of 1920x1080 with HDMI connections and 1920x1200 with DVI output. With integrated digital HDMI audio, the HDMI KVM switches (CS1792/CS1794) provides users with high-definition sound such as Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio.

"With the launch of our new HDMI KVM switches into the SOHO market, ATEN is once again showcasing its innovation by bridging the home office with home entertainment environments. ATEN's HDMI KVM switches offer the ultimate in space-saving KVM technology, while delivering high quality video, sound, and performance that gaming enthusiasts and multimedia professionals demand," said John Owen, director of sales, ATEN Technology, Inc.

The HDMI KVM switches (CS1792/CS1794) provide seamless HDMI signal switching between two or four HDMI-enabled devices such as PCs, gaming consoles and satellite receivers. In addition, each unit has a built-in two-port USB 2.0 hub to allow users to share USB-based peripherals such as printers, digital cameras from a single console. With power detection functionality, when a computer is unplugged, the KVM will switch automatically to the next powered-on computer.

Other Highlights of the CS1792 and CS1794

-- Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Linux and Mac
-- No additional software required
-- Keyboard and mouse emulation ensures seamless startup and real-time
connections
-- Video DynaSync technology ensures HDMI display resolutions are always
optimized

-- Independent switching of KVM, USB peripheral and audio via front panel
pushbutton and hotkeys

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