Aten KM0032 32-Port Matrix Expansion KVM Switch

ATEN Matrix KVM Switches are designed for modern data centers that require reliable, high security access and control of multiple servers. With non-blocked access and flexible expansion support, Matrix KVM switches offer high quality video sessions for secure, real-time control of your entire data center devices. With automatic skew compensation and Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) techniques, Matrix KVM switches provide greatly enhanced video quality via Cat 5e/6 cabling - 1280x1024 at 60Hz for up to 300 meters. The industry's first full screen Graphical User Interface offers a tree view list of installed devices - providing smooth navigation and convenient access and control - not only saving on training time and costs; but increasing user efficiency, as well.

The KM0932/KM0532 is the first Matrix KVM Switch to offer both audio and virtual media features. Being audio enabled, the sound output and beeps from the servers allow administrators to identify and troubleshoot system problems easily. The sound capability is also ideal for presentation facilities or studio applications. The Virtual Media function allows USB storage devices to be shared among all the servers - allowing operators to perform file transfers or install applications and OS patches from a single console - reducing down-time and saving maintenance costs. Servers can be power controlled remotely when the Matrix KVM Switch is used in conjunction with ALTUSEN's PN0108 Power Over the NET power management device.

Its Power Association function enables the switch's KVM ports to be associated with a PN0108's power outlets - allowing power management of the server attached to the port from the switch's interface. If a server has a dual power supply, secondary power association support lets you associate a second outlet port and synchronize the operation for both power supplies. The Matrix KVM switch is designed with dual power supplies, to minimize downtime and offer 24/7 reliability to ensure the highest level of availability for your server room or data date center. With high availability, high reliability, high integration and high security, an ATEN Matrix KVM Switch is the best solution for large server rooms and data centers.

Hardware
• 9 (KM0932) or 5 (KM0532) consoles independently and simultaneously control up to 32 directly connected servers
• Flexible expansion - the installation can grow as your needs grow:
• Up to 7 Matrix Expansion KVM switches can be daisy chained from a master switch
• Switches can be cascaded to three levels
• Supports cascading KH1508A/KH1516A/KN2116A/KN2124v/KN2132/ KN2140v/ KN4116/ KN4124v/ KN4132/ KN4140v switches
• Console expansion support - allows up to 18 consoles to access the servers on the installation by connecting servers with the KA7178 Dual Output KVM Adapter Cables or via a Dual Root configuration
• Audio support for multimedia-capable devices
• Redundant power supply for 24 x7 reliability
• Multiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun and Serial Console access - any type of console can control any type of computer; mixed combinations (PS/2 & USB) supported on both the console and computer sides
• Compact design - rack mounts in only 1U of rack space

Ease-to-Use Interface
• Full screen graphical user interface - saves on training time and costs - increases user efficiency
• Embedded web interface for easy system configuration and management
• Composite tree view - all connected devices are integrated in a single device tree for convenient management access and control
• The port list automatically expands when stations are added - port names are automatically reconfigured when the station sequence changes
• Multilingual user interface support - English, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian
• Simplified OSD Mode sets limited functionality for all user type accounts

Convenient Port Operation
• Computer selection via GUI or intuitive hotkey combinations
• Port level access control - users can only access the ports they have been authorized for - whether in a single-station or multi-stage installation
• Console Selector allows setup of forced console to port connections for easy viewing and operation of computers
• Push Video Hotkey allows a user to push their console's port connection to another console for viewing or operating
• Users can access features on multiple computers simultaneously - a user can be working and listening to music on computer 1 while utilizing virtual media on computer 2 at the same time
• MultiView supports grouping for single port access to a computer connected to multiple ports utilizing multiple video cards
• Multicast Audio gives multiple console access to the same KVM port - allowing both to listen to the audio being broadcast by that port
• Versatile port operation modes for flexible server management:
• Scan - provides automatic monitoring of user-selected computers
• Exclusive - allows the first user to access a port to gain exclusive viewing rights and control over it for as long as he accesses it
• Occupy - allows the first user to access a port to control that port while others can only view it
• Share - allows multiple users to access and control a port at the same time on a cooperative basis
• Broadcast support enables executing the same command on multiple servers at the same time
• Disable Toolbar function - disables Toolbar from showing on the screen when the toolbar hotkey is used, instantly returning user to the GUI instead

Management
• Supports up to 1024 user and 255 group accounts
• Three level password security: Super Administrator, Administrator, User
• Stringent password policy features that include password expiration; required password changes, account disabling and account expiration
• Disable OSD Login Mode allows non-authenticated logins
• Disable RS-232 Login Mode allows non-authenticated serial terminal logins switch - any console can be assigned to access any KVM port from a single interface point cascading and daisy-chaining
• Power Over the NET integration for power control
• Power Association enables the switch's KVM ports to be associated with a PDU's power outlets for remote power management of the servers from the switch's interface
• RS-232 port login support permits an administrator to control the KVM port access for all consoles connected to switch - any console can be assigned to access any KVM port from a single interface point
• Session Management - a Kill Session function provides administrators with the ability to force user logouts
• Backup and restore of configuration settings and user account information
• Firmware upgrades can be performed simultaneously on all daisy chained and cascaded slave switches as well as connected adapter cables
• Adapter ID - adapter cable's configuration information is stored with the adapter - no need to reconfigure the adapter when moving a server to a new port
• Remote authentication supports; RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS, LDAPS and MS Active Director
• Supports ATEN Log Server and Syslog Server

Virtual Media
• Virtual Media support lets you map storage media to servers that are connected to the switch allowing operators to conduct file transfers, install applications and OS patches and perform diagnostics from a single console
• Works with USB enabled servers at the operating system and BIOS levels
• Supports DVD/CD drives, USB mass storage devices
• Supports mounting Smart Card Readers and Virtual Media at the same time, on computers connected with KA7177 Adapter Cables

Video
• User's display automatically adjusts to resolution differences on the remote servers
• Superior video quality - 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz for up to 300m
• Get and store EDID monitor information for updates on KVM adapters for optimum display resolutions
• Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) assures optimum video resolution for distances up to 300m between computers and consoles - no DIP switch setting required
• Enhanced video quality via automatic skew compensation support for the KA7240 console module and the newer KVM adapter cable series

Console Modules & KVM Adapter Cables
The Matrix KVM Switch's modular design - using console modules to link the console devices (keyboards, monitors and mice) to the switch and KVM Adapter Cables to link the switch to the servers - allows for a high degree of platform and interface integration. You can have PS/2 and USB interfaces; Win, Linux, Mac and Sun platforms; all working together smoothly on the same installation. The use of RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5e/6 cabling eliminates bulky traditional cables and makes for more reliable throughput and a neat, efficient, uncluttered work environment.

Benefits
• Cost Effective
• Graphical User Interface
• Dual Power Supply
• Power Association
• Flexible Scalability
• Dual Root Configuration for Console Expansion
• Non-blocked Access
• Superior Video Quality
• Port Access Control via RS-232 Port
• Audio Enabled
• Adapter ID