Aten intros KVM switch for SOHO

New Delhi

May 5, 2008

Aten International announced a new keyboard, video, mouse, peripheral (KVMP)
switch designed for the SOHO environment. The CS1782 is a two-port Dual Link DVI
KVMP switch that is compliant with the DVI-Digital and DVI-Analog specifications
and features support for USB 2.0 and 7.1 channel surround sound audio. The
CS1782 allows PC gamers, 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, eg, desktop
publishing, video, image and audio editing, CAD/CAM display plans and
schematics, home theatres, and high-end PC gaming. The CS1782 supports
widescreen resolutions and is audio-enabled.

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 superior video quality with
resolutions up to 2560 x 1600. With Aten's DDC2B display emulation technology,
the switch automatically recalls the monitor's ideal resolution and refresh
rate, allowing users to boot all computers simultaneously, and switch between
the PCs while still maintaining the ideal resolution of the monitor. In
addition, 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
product such as the CS1782 KVMP switch, we are keeping pace with the ultra-high
video resolutions available today, providing power users in demanding home and
small office environments with a truly versatile solution that offers USB 2.0
and the latest 7.1 surround sound audio on top,” he added.

The integrated 2-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 supports all major operating systems (Windows 2000, XP,
Vista, Linux, Mac and Sun) and integrates an Auto Scan function, which allows
users to monitor all connected computers.

Aten's CS1782 KVMP switch is available now. The MSRP for CS1782 is Rs
10,500.