Aten KA7177 USB Virtual Media KVM Adapter

The Aten KA7177 is a USB Virtual Media KVM Adapter (Server Interface Module) designed for integration with Aten KVM-over-IP switches, enabling remote BIOS-level access, virtual media mounting, and smart-card authentication from a centralized management platform. The module connects directly to a target server's USB ports and video output, converting local server signals into data suitable for transmission across Aten's KVM-over-IP infrastructure without requiring additional software agents on the host system.

The KA7177 extends the capabilities of compatible Aten KVM-over-IP switches by supporting virtual media functionality, allowing administrators to mount ISO images, USB drives, or other remote media to the target server as if they were physically attached. Smart-card reader pass-through support enables strong two-factor authentication workflows for secure environments such as government, finance, and healthcare facilities that mandate card-based access controls.

As a high-volume server interface module, the KA7177 is suited to large-scale data center deployments where consistent, scalable remote access to individual servers is required. It supports plug-and-play installation with no separate power supply needed, drawing power directly from the host server's USB port. The adapter is compatible with Aten's blade and enterprise KVM-over-IP switch families, making it a standard building-block component for centralized server management architectures.

Ideal for

• Data center administrators performing BIOS-level configuration and firmware updates on remote servers without requiring physical presence at the rack
• IT operations teams mounting remote ISO images or virtual boot media to servers for OS deployment, reimaging, or disaster recovery procedures
• Security-conscious enterprises and government agencies enforcing smart-card two-factor authentication for all remote console access sessions
• Managed service providers centralizing KVM-over-IP access to multiple customer server environments using a single Aten switch infrastructure
• Healthcare and financial organizations maintaining out-of-band server management access that complies with strict access control and audit requirements
• Large enterprise IT teams standardizing server interface modules across mixed-vendor server fleets connected to Aten KVM-over-IP switches

Technical specifications

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