ATEN 8-Port USB HDMI/Audio Cat 5e/6 KVM over IP Matrix Switch KE8950

The ATEN KE8950 is an 8-port USB HDMI/Audio KVM-over-IP Matrix Switch engineered to extend and switch 4K HDMI video, USB, and audio signals across standard Cat 5e/6 cabling or an IP network infrastructure. Built around ATEN's matrix KVM-over-IP architecture, the KE8950 enables multiple operators to access and control up to eight source computers from multiple remote console stations simultaneously, with each connection carrying uncompressed or adaptively compressed 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) video alongside full USB keyboard/mouse control and stereo audio. The system pairs the KE8950 transmitter/switch unit with compatible KE Series receiver units, allowing flexible many-to-many access topologies across a standard Gigabit Ethernet network without dedicated proprietary cabling between each source and operator station.

The KE8950 supports HDMI video resolutions up to 4K @ 30 Hz (4:2:0) and delivers low-latency signal transport suitable for real-time monitoring and control applications. USB True Emulation technology provides reliable HID device support, ensuring accurate keyboard and mouse operation without plug-and-play delays at the remote console. The unit incorporates audio mixing and routing, supports RS-232 serial pass-through for legacy device control, and includes IR extension, making it suitable for environments where peripheral integration is as critical as video quality. Virtual Media functionality allows operators at remote stations to mount local storage to the connected source computer over the IP link.

Targeted at control rooms, broadcast production environments, network operations centers, and secure government facilities, the KE8950 centralises computing hardware in a protected or climate-controlled server room while placing lightweight receiver units at operator desks. Its matrix switching capability, managed via ATEN's KE Manager software or a built-in web GUI, allows administrators to define access permissions, create connection profiles, and monitor session status across the entire installation from a single interface. The platform scales by adding additional transmitter and receiver units to the same network segment, supporting large-scale deployments without replacing core switching hardware.

Ideal for

• Broadcast and production control rooms requiring 4K video access to multiple production servers from several simultaneous operator positions
• Network operations centers (NOCs) centralising servers in a secure equipment room while distributing KVM access to analyst workstations across the floor
• Government and defense secure facilities extending workstation access over structured Cat 5e/6 cabling while keeping computing hardware behind physical access controls
• Post-production and digital media suites where editors require high-fidelity 4K display output and precise USB peripheral control from remote consoles
• Industrial process control environments consolidating ruggedised or specialist computers in a controlled area and extending operator interfaces to multiple panel positions
• Enterprise data centers enabling remote hands and out-of-band management access to up to eight servers from multiple administrator stations without requiring physical proximity to the hardware

Technical specifications

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