- Products
- KVM
-
KVM over IP Matrix System
- Cable KVM Switches
- Cat 5 KVM Switches
- Desktop KVM Switches
- KVM over IP Switches
- KVM Extenders
- LCD KVM Switches / Consoles
- Matrix KVM Switches
- Management Software / Control Center
- Rack KVM Switches
- Remote Control & Monitoring Solutions
- Secure KVM Switches
- Serial Console Servers
- KVM Modules & Accessories
- Accessories
- KVM over IP Extenders
- KE6948AR
Rugged DVI-I Dual-Display KVM over IP Receiver
NewKE6948AR
An industrial-grade remote access architecture for maritime control rooms, isolating core hardware to deliver continuous, reliable control with full redundancy.
- DNV Maritime Certified: Compliant with stringent IEC 60945 and IACS UR E10 marine standards, engineered specifically for naval vessels, offshore platforms, and harsh industrial environments
- Engineered with fully industrial-grade components for superior anti-interference and durability
- Supports a -15°C to 55°C wide temperature range to ensure continuous reliability in extreme climates
- Enhanced with PCB conformal coating and tested for 500-hour salt mist corrosion resistance
- All Features



Recommended Transmitters
Mission-Critical Control Across Industrial Extremes
Secure Control Room Operations with KVM over IP Matrix System

Engineered for Maritime. Ruggedized for Industrial Extremes.
Across maritime, offshore, and heavy industrial sectors, rapid digitalization and compounding labor shortages are driving a fundamental shift toward remotization and centralized shore-based control centers. To mitigate crew deficits and remove operators from hard-to-reach, high-risk environments, organizations are increasingly migrating control room operations—from vessel bridge consoles and ECDIS radar suites to subsea SCADA systems—into centralized, climate-controlled command hubs. However, expanding digital connectivity across remote facilities significantly heightens the risk of cyber threats, while deploying conventional hardware in harsh field conditions leads to costly downtime and maintenance.
The KE6948A KVM over IP Extender Series (KE6948AT / KE6948AR) is a rugged, maritime-certified solution purpose-built to navigate this evolving landscape. Originally engineered to withstand severe maritime conditions, the KE6948A serves as a rugged building block for any modern control room requiring mission-critical performance and hardware-based network isolation. As a core component of the ATEN KVM over IP Matrix System, it integrates seamlessly with other KE and KX series extender models under centralized management—eliminating system fragmentation while delivering absolute resilience for extreme offshore platforms and land-based command centers alike.
Maritime Certified. Globally Validated.
Certified to IEC 60945, IACS UR E10, and DNV standards, the KE6948A meets the benchmarks the maritime industry relies on for shipboard electronics. These internationally recognized, third-party-verified tests confirm the hardware stays dependable when conditions turn unpredictable, from harsh environments to electrically noisy control spaces. For system integrators, that means lower risk and proven reliability from day one, whether in a marine control room or any industrial environment where failure isn't an option.

Robust Air-Gapped Security with Hardware-Level Isolation
The KVM extenders permit only keyboard, video, and mouse signals to travel between operator desks and servers, with no operating system, software agent, or remote-access stack in the path. This architecture removes the vulnerabilities common to tools like RDP and VNC, keeping critical infrastructure protected through hardware-level data protection and network-independent access.

Human-Centric, Interference-Free KVM over IP Deployment
The KE6948A is validated against rigorous DNV and IEC 60945 standards for robust environmental resilience. Deployed over fiber, its KVM over IP architecture is inherently immune to electromagnetic interference, delivering stable, uninterrupted signal transmission over long distances between extreme equipment edge sites and centralized command stations, while shielding operators from hazardous conditions inside an ergonomic workspace.

Centralized Management. Decentralized Deployment.
Despite the physical distance separating operators from servers and equipment, the KVM over IP Matrix System enables management of all KVM over IP extenders from a centralized platform-CCKM (KVM over IP Matrix Manager), empowering operators to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot the entire matrix from a single pane of glass at once.

Dynamic Multi-Server Control with Boundless Switching
ATEN’s Boundless Switching dynamically switches KVM control among servers simply by moving the mouse cursor across screen borders. This intuitive cursor movement removes hardware toggles while accelerating multitasking workflows among diverse systems in time-critical environments.

Video Wall Integration with Push-Pull Collaboration
All video feeds can be “pushed” and “pulled” for prompt collaboration, sharing, and troubleshooting as required between operator desks and the video wall, facilitating a streamlined control room workflow with maximum situational awareness for informed decision making.

Airflow Efficiency, Acoustic Balance

Dual Power & LAN Redundancy for Fail-Safe, Uninterrupted Continuity

Mission-Critical Control for Every Industrial Extreme
From vessel bridges and ECDIS radar suites to offshore wind farms, nuclear power stations, and oil drilling operations, the KE6948A provides rugged, zero-latency KVM over IP extension across every critical industrial scenario.
Maritime
• Offshore Rigs • Integrated Bridge Systems • Harbor Management
Land
• Energy Plants • Steel Mills • Production Lines
Air
• Air Traffic Control • Logistics Hubs • Ground Services
Package Contents
- 1x KE6948AR Rugged DVI-I Dual-Display KVM over IP Receiver
- 1x power adapter and power cord
- 1x user instructions
Designed for Marine and Control Room Environments
- DNV-certified for maritime applications, including ships, offshore platforms, and high-speed, light craft
- Certified to meet IEC 60945 and IACS UR E10 international marine test specifications
Advanced Features (with CCKM Integration)
- Boundless Switching – seamlessly switch between receivers (Rx) by moving the mouse cursor across screen boundaries
- Fast Switching – 0.3-second switching between transmitter-connected servers of any resolution
- Push and Pull – instantly share content to/from a single Rx or video wall with one click
- Video Wall Support – supports multiple video walls with up to 12 × 12 (144 displays) per layout
- Panel Array™ Mode – preview up to 36 video sources on a single screen
- Advanced Scheduling – improves efficiency and saves costs by allowing connections to be set based on time and date
- Channel Connections – allows Rx devices to connect to multiple Tx devices for independent streaming of video, audio, USB, and serial signals
- Virtual Transmitter – independently stream video, audio, USB, and serial sources from different Tx devices
- Multi-Display Support – group up to 4 sets of KE series devices to support complex multi-display applications
Hardware
- Industrial-grade components for enhanced durability and anti-interference capability
- Operating temperature range : -15°C to 55°C / 5°C to 55°C (DNV)
- Eco-friendly powder coating process – eliminates hazardous emissions and reduces waste during manufacturing
- Supports power and network failover – dual DC jacks for power redundancy; 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP fiber ports for network failover
- Supports 1Gbps SFP fiber module expansion for transmission distances up to 10 km1
- Advanced processor supports lossless and zero-latency video transmission up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60Hz; 8-bit RGB (24-bit total color)
- Supports digital (DVI) or analog (VGA) video output2
- Audio support for stereo speakers and microphone
- High-speed USB storage transmission support
- Auto-MDIX for automatic cable type detection
- Built-in 8KV / 15KV ESD protection and 2KV surge protection
- Fanless design for silent and energy-efficient operation
- Rack-mountable design (Dual Rack Mount Kit: 2X-021G / Single Rack Mount Kit: 2X-031G)
Note:
1. The SFP module (2A-136G / 2A-137G) is sold separately. Contact your ATEN dealer for product information.
2. To convert a DVI to VGA signal, a DVI-I to VGA converter is required.
Management
- Centralized management via KVM over IP Matrix Manager (CCKM) allows users to easily administrator all KE devices with intuitive web-based GUI
- Auto-detection of KE devices within the same subnet for fast deployment
- Configurable user and group permissions for access and control of KVM over IP extenders
- Four selectable access modes (Exclusive / Occupy / Share / View Only) – administrators can select access modes of permissions on Tx devices to boost collaboration or to avoid interference among users
- Dual console operation – control the user's system from both transmitter and receiver consoles
- OSD (On-Screen Display) for configuration
- EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up and highest quality display
- Command line interface (CLI) – control all KVM over IP extenders via RS-232 or TCP/IP using a CLI or 3rd party application
- RS-232 serial ports – allow users to connect to a serial terminal for TextMenu, CLI, or serial devices such as touch screens and barcode scanners
- Supports hotkey commands
- Rx access control – enables or disables receiver access by simply pressing a control button*
- LED indicators and audio alerts for device identification
- Adjustable video compression levels for bandwidth optimization
- Compatible with all KE series devices
Note: The KVM over IP Access Control Box (2XRT-0015G) is sold separately. Contact your ATEN dealer for product information.
Security
- Secure data transmission – AES 128-bit encryption to secure all data before transmitted over a network and decrypts the data on the receiver
- Supports Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol
- Supports LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS and TACACS+ external authentications
- Dedicated LAN port for KE direct connections – can be isolated from the corporate network
Virtual Media
- USB storage transmission mode enhances data transmission performance, ideally for file transfer, OS patching, and software installation and diagnostic testing
- Supports USB 2.0 DVD/CD drives, mass storage devices, PC hard drives and ISO image mounting
- Supports smart card / CAC reader


| Connectors | |
| USB Port | 2 x USB Type A Female (White) |
| Console Ports | 2 x USB Type A Female (White) 2 x DVI-I Female (White) 1 x Mini Stereo Jack (Green) 1 x Mini Stereo Jack (Pink) 1 x DB-9 Male (Black) |
| KVM Ports | N/A |
| Power | 2 x Lockable DC Jack (Black) |
| LAN Ports | 1 x RJ-45 (Black) 1 x SFP Slot |
| Switches | |
| Reset | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton |
| Mode Selection | 1 x Slide Switch (Extension, RS-232 Config) |
| LEDs | |
| 10/100/1000 Mbps | 1 x LED for RJ45 (10/100: Off, 1000: Green) 1 x LED for SFP slot (10/100: Off, 1000: Green) |
| Power | 2 (Green) |
| Local | 1 (Green) |
| Remote | 1 (Green) |
| Power Consumption | DC12V:14.46W:110BTU/h Note: ● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading. ● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded. |
| Video Resolution | Up to 2*1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz |
| Latency | < 5ms |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | -15–55°C, (5–55°C for DNV) |
| Storage Temperature | -20–60°C |
| Humidity | 0–95% RH, Non-condensing |
| Physical Properties | |
| Housing | Metal |
| Weight | 2.36 kg ( 5.2 lb ) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 21.47 x 21.11 x 4.18 cm (8.45 x 8.31 x 1.65 in.) |
| Note | For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format. |
User Manual
| File Name | Release Date |
| ke6948a-user-manual-w.pdf (5.44 MB) | 2026-10-13 |
Quick Start Guide
KE6948A-Rugged-DVI-I-Dual-Display-KVM-over-IP-Extender-qsg.pdf (1.25 MB)CAD Drawing
KE6948AR_V01_CAD_Drawing.pdf (119.18 KB)Firmware
| Description | Ver. | Release Date | File Name |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.8.172 | 2026-10-15 | ke6948a-v1.8.172.zip |
Note : For requests regarding firmware versions older than 3 years, please contact the Technical Support team.
Compatible Products View All
- Desktop KVM Switches
- KVM Extenders
- KVM over IP Matrix System
- Management Software / Control Center
- Remote Control & Monitoring Solutions
Note :
All products listed above have been verified for full compatibility with their intended use, where applicable (e.g., keyboard/video/mouse compatibility with KVM switches and extenders).
For any further functionality inquiries, please visit the Support Center for assistance.
KE6948AR
ATEN KVM over IP Solutions Online Trial
PRODUCT ADDED TO CART

