The KM0532 and KM0932 allow 5 and 9 consoles to independently and simultaneously manage up to 32 directly connected servers, claims ATEN. The switches can be daisy chained, cascaded, or both, providing expansion configurations that allow up to 9 consoles to control thousands of servers. Daisy chaining KM0032 switches offers an additional cost-saving configuration, since the use of dedicated chain ports allow all of the switch's KVM ports to be utilized for server connections, the company added.

An advanced Dual Root feature makes it possible to link two KM0932 switches to achieve an 18 console configuration that allows administrators to flexibly increase the number of consoles they deploy to match their growth requirements, and offers an ideal solution for applications that utilize multiple video displays, said the company. With non-blocked access, all consoles connected to a master switch have simultaneous access to any server on their own level, as well as having independent access to any server on any level of the installation.

"The Matrix KVM switch is designed with a dual power supply to minimize downtime and offer 24/7 reliability to ensure the highest level of availability for server rooms or data centers. With high availability, high reliability, high integration, and high security, an ATEN Matrix KVM Switch is the best solution for large sever rooms and data centers." said Kevin Chen, President of ATEN International.

The Matrix KVM switch's console modules and KVM adapter cables provide an extremely high degree of platform and interface integration. Equipment using PS/2 and USB interfaces, and Win, Linux, Mac and Sun platforms, can all work 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.