The KH2508A/KH2516A dual-control 8/16-port Cat 5 high-density KVM switch allows IT administrators to access and control multiple servers from 2 groups of KVM control consoles (PS/2 or USB interface). It features various connection port selection methods, automatic scanning function, broadcast mode, and high video quality.
The ATEN KH2508A and KH2516A KVM switches provide IT administrators with the ability to manage multiple servers from two independent control consoles. Each unit supports dual PS/2 and USB connections, allowing flexible keyboard, video and mouse control of up to 8 (KH2508A) or 16 (KH2516A) directly attached servers, and up to 256 servers when daisy‑chained.
Key features include high‑resolution video (up to 1600 × 1200 @ 60 Hz over 40 m or 1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz over 50 m), multi‑language OSD menus, ten user accounts plus one administrator account with separate permissions, and support for ATEN KA7000 series computer‑side modules. The switches also offer firmware updates, password protection, and broadcast mode for synchronized operations across servers. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Directly connected computers | 8 (KH2508A) / 16 (KH2516A) |
|---|---|
| Maximum daisy‑chain servers | 256 |
| Video resolution | 1600 × 1200 @ 60 Hz (40 m), 1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz (50 m) |
| Power input | 100‑240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A |
| Power consumption | 7.2 W (120 V) / 8.6 W (230 V) |
| Operating temperature | 0‑50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 43.72 × 16.36 × 4.40 cm |
| Weight | 2.81 kg (KH2508A) / 2.85 kg (KH2516A) |
The KH2508A can control up to 8 servers directly, while the KH2516A can control up to 16 servers directly.
Up to 256 servers can be managed by daisy‑chaining up to 15 additional KVM units to a single control console.
The switches support 1600 × 1200 @ 60 Hz up to 40 m and 1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz up to 50 m.
The device supports up to 10 user accounts and 1 administrator account with separate permission levels.