ATEN Launches A New Series of Multi-console 32-port Matrix KVM Switches

The compact VE066 supports hot plugging and provides a convenient way to extend your DVI display up to 20m

1st February, 2009 - ATEN International, leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of advanced communication solutions, today introduces its first Mini Cat 5 DVI Extender. The VE066 allows users to increase the distance between the DVI display and DVI source by up to 20m using only one Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable, providing a convenient way to replace heavy and expensive DVI cables.

With hot-plugging support, easily add or remove the VE066 Transmitter connected to the source or the VE066 Receiver connected to the display without having to power down the devices. The VE066 Mini Cat 5 DVI Extender is fully compatible with all ATEN DVI switches and splitters. It provides a convenient, compact and cost-efficient way to significantly extend the distance from a DVI signal source to a target display.

‘In the visual information era, it is becoming more and more important to be able to transfer signals over long distances with excellent image quality. Our latest VE066 extender in compact housing is a perfect solution both for home users and for small companies’ says Kevin Chen, President of ATEN International. ‘I believe that its benefits will be appreciated by home cinema lovers, as well as employees of banks, airports or security services providers’ he adds.

With ATEN’s exclusive Smart Video Display technology, image quality is optimized based on the available resolution of the output device. VE066 Mini Cat 5 DVI Extender supports video signal of the highest quality in the following resolutions: HDTV 720p, 1080i and 1080p or SVGA, SXGA, UXGA and WUXGA (19200x1200).

The VE066 is capable of transmitting 1080p images for up to 15 meters. The same applies to 1600x1200 resolutions. In case of the HDTV signal (1080i), VE066 can send it for up to 20 meters. ATEN’s newest extender is also compatible with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection 1.1 standard.

Availability:
VE066 Mini Cat 5 DVI Extender is already available now. For more information please contact ANYWARE Computer Accessories in your local state branch.

About ATEN
ATEN International Co., Ltd. is specialized in connectivity solutions in information technology. Established in 1979, ATEN is today considered the leading manufacturer of KVM Switches worldwide. This prominent position was reached by continuously high investment in research and development, resulting in numerous patents and exemplified by the sophisticated ASIC, developed in the ATEN labs and manufactured by ATEN. The product range today covers hundreds of connectivity products, providing complete KVM solutions from entry level to the enterprise market. Among the customers of ATEN are large companies with global operations, midrange and small businesses, as well as ambitious private users. For further information, please visit http://www.aten.com.