Johannesburg, 23 May 2012
Falcon Electronics is once again proud to announce the launch in South Africa of ATEN International's new dual rail LCD KVM over IP switches.
The KL1508Ai and KL1516Ai switches are control units that enable secure access for up to eight or 16 computers from a single KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) console. The units consist of an integrated 17- or 19-inch LCD monitor, keyboard and touch-pad in a 1U rack-mountable retractable sliding housing.
Catering to the needs of both local and remote staff, the KL1508Ai and KL1516Ai feature IP-based connectivity to monitor and access computers on an installation. Leveraging TCP/IP for its communications protocol, the KL1508Ai and KL1516Ai can be accessed from any computer on the LAN, WAN or Internet - whether that computer is located down the hall, down the street, or halfway around the world.
For additional convenience, the LCD and keyboard/touch-pad modules slide independently of each other. To maximise space in a server room or data centre, the keyboard/touch-pad module can slide back to “hide away” when not in use, while the LCD monitor rotates back - flush against the rack - enabling convenient monitoring of computer activity.
The KL1508Ai/KL1516Ai also includes enhanced features such as Panel Array Mode, which displays the video output of up to 16 computers at the same time, and a message board that allows logged-in users to conveniently communicate with one other remotely. Additionally, RJ-45 connectors and CAT5e/6 cables provide a compact and efficient wiring configuration.
“We're pleased to strengthen our dynamic line of ATEN products in the South African market, specifically the LCD KVM switches range with the latest launch of Aten IP-capable KL1508Ai and KL1516Ai units,” said Grant Sauls, Operations Director of Falcon Electronics.
“Today's network administrators with data centres of all sizes are still facing the challenge of conserving precious rack space. We believe that our space-efficient LCD KVM switches meet that challenge and provide IT staff with a versatile solution for server room management.”
Key features of the KL1508Ai and KL1516Ai include:
* Space efficiency - The KL1508Ai/KL1516Ai provide a streamlined method to conserve server room rack space by integrating a retractable LCD monitor, keyboard and touch-pad in a 1U dual rail housing that is designed to install easily and operate smoothly.
* Enhanced console control - The extra console ports provide administrators with the ability to use a standard keyboard/monitor/mouse console.
* Remote power control - In conjunction with attached Power Over the NET devices such as the PN0108, users can reboot power remotely if there is an operating system crash or the keyboard does not respond to input.
* Panel Array Mode - Panel Array Mode technology permits simultaneous monitoring of the video output of the installations' servers. Operators can monitor the screen display of up to eight or 16 servers for real-time server monitoring.
* Mouse DynaSync - Automatically synchronises the local and remote mouse movements for perfect alignment of mouse pointers, regardless of server mouse acceleration settings.
The new ATEN KL1508Ai and KL1516Ai switches are available from Falcon Electronics.
For more information, please contact Falcon Head Office on (011) 630 1000 or e-mail info@fe.co.za.
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