Aten 1-Local/2-Remote Access 16-Port Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch KN2116VA

The Aten KN2116VA is a 16-port Cat5 KVM-over-IP switch supporting one local and two simultaneous remote access sessions, enabling up to three administrators to manage connected servers concurrently. Built on Aten's Virtual Media KVM-over-IP architecture, it transmits keyboard, video, and mouse signals over standard Cat5e/6 cabling to connected servers via Aten KVM Adapter Cables, eliminating the need for dedicated coaxial or proprietary cabling runs across the rack. The switch delivers full HD video at resolutions up to 1920×1200 and incorporates a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet management port alongside dual LAN failover ports for resilient out-of-band connectivity.

Remote sessions are secured through 256-bit AES encryption, RSA 2048-bit authentication, and support for TLS 1.2, making the KN2116VA suitable for environments governed by strict data-handling requirements. Administrators can access the switch through a browser-based GUI, the Aten CC2000 centralized management software, or the bundled Windows client, with LDAP, LDAPS, MS Active Directory, RADIUS, and TACACS+ authentication integration supported for enterprise identity management. Virtual media functionality allows ISO images, USB drives, and other removable media to be mounted to remote servers directly through the KVM session.

Designed for mid-density server environments, the KN2116VA occupies 1U of rack space and supports daisy-chaining via Aten's cascading architecture to scale port counts beyond the base 16 ports. The unit includes a local console port for direct on-site access, log-based session auditing, and support for serial device management through optional adapters. Its combination of dual remote sessions, redundant power input support, and broad operating system compatibility makes it a practical fit for shared colocation racks, enterprise data centers, and managed infrastructure where multiple teams require concurrent server access.

Ideal for

• Shared data center rack management where two remote administrators plus one on-site technician require simultaneous KVM access to different servers without session contention
• Out-of-band server management for bare-metal provisioning, BIOS configuration, and OS installation without relying on in-band network connectivity
• Colocation environments requiring encrypted remote console access to customer server infrastructure with per-user LDAP or Active Directory authentication and session audit logging
• Virtual media deployment workflows enabling remote administrators to mount ISO images or USB boot media to target servers for OS reimaging or firmware updates
• Cascaded KVM infrastructure where the KN2116VA serves as a top-tier switch aggregating access to additional Aten KVM switches, extending total port reach across a larger server estate
• Compliance-sensitive environments requiring role-based access control, encrypted sessions, and centralized user authentication via RADIUS or TACACS+ for audit trail purposes

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.