ATEN KL1508Ai User Manual page 17

Chapter 1. Introduction
/ KL1516Ai is platform independent, and is able to work with most operating
systems.
System administrators can handle a multitude of maintenance tasks smoothly
and efficiently – from installing and running GUI applications, to BIOS level
troubleshooting, routine monitoring, concurrent maintenance, system
administration, rebooting and even pre-booting functions – all from a remote
connection.
Remote operators can exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the
computers attached to the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai just as if they were present
locally and working on the equipment directly.
Enhanced features include a Panel Array Mode that displays the video output
of up to 8 (KL1508Ai) or 16 (KL1516Ai) computers at the same time, and a
Message Board that allows logged in users to conveniently and instantly
communicate with one other – no matter where in the world they actually are.
Setup is fast and easy - plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is
entailed. Because the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai intercepts keyboard input
directly, there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or to
be concerned with incompatibility problems.
Since the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai's firmware is upgradable over the Internet,
you can stay current with the latest functionality improvements simply by
downloading firmware updates from our website as they become available.
With its advanced security features, the KL1508Ai / KL1516Ai is the fastest,
most reliable, most cost effective way to remotely access and manage widely
distributed multiple computer installations.
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