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Taipei, Taiwan (September 18, 2012) – ATEN International, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced connectivity solutions, today announced a new eight-port HDMI-based matrix switch capable of routing up to eight HDMI sources to a maximum of eight HDMI displays. The newest addition to ATEN´s VanCryst™ line of professional A/V solutions, VM0808H is ideal for multi-display video conferencing and other A/V environments.

As a matrix switch, the VM0808H allows eight HDMI source devices to cross connect to eight HDMI displays at the same time, while independently controlling the output in any array possible, giving users the ultimate flexibility and control in any multi-display HDMI installation. The matrix switch is fully HDMI- (3D, Deep Color) and HDCP-compatible, and supports long distance transmission up to 20 m. With EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) expert technology built directly into the VM0808H, users are presented with a range of options to configure their video display for optimal quality.

The VM0808H offers several convenient ways to access and control multiple source devices both locally and remotely. Locally, through the use of front panel LCD display and pushbuttons, IR remote control and serial controller; remotely, over the Internet with a browser-based Graphical User Interface.

“ Drawing from years of audio-visual technology from our KVM offerings, the VanCryst professional line of A/V solutions is a natural extension of that expertise. We are pleased to introduce the new VM0808H which provides A/V users and installers with an HDMI video switch that offers both flexibility and scalability, ” said Kevin Chen, President of ATEN International.

The VM0808H can be used in a variety of applications such as video conferencing, home entertainment, medical/hospitals, education, restaurants/bars and digital signage installations. Within the video conferencing space, for example, the VM0808H is highly compatible and will effectively integrate with virtually any high-end video conferencing system. Additionally, with the built-in RS-232 interface, the VM0808H can support a range of control systems.

Key features and functionality of the VM0808H include:
• Front panel LCD display and tuner buttons
• External IR remote control
• Browser GUI for remote operation
• Built-in RS-232 interface for high-end system control
• Support for HDMI (3D, Deep Color) and resolution up to 1080p@60Hz
• Support Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio
• Supports EDID Port1/Remix/Default mode for selection
• Manages EDID data to ensure all connected sources can output content for display
• FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) design brings superior video quality and extends digital signals to longer distances
• Power on Detection – if an HDMI source is powered off, the VM0808H can automatically switch to the next powered-on source

For more information on ATEN products and solutions, please visit www.aten.com

Press Contact:
ATEN International Co., Ltd.
TEL: +886-2-8692-6789 EXT.1868/1867 
FAX: +886-2-8692-6577 
Marsha Lee: marshalee@aten.com.tw 
Ivy Lee: ivy_lee@aten.com.tw

About KVM Switches-An Essential Server Management Device

A KVM (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) switch is an advanced, hardware-based solution that allows centralized access to multiple computers easily and conveniently from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. A KVM switch is useful in an extensive range of environments, suitable for SOHO users, small and medium businesses, and large corporations. Fundamentally, a KVM switch allows server rooms and data centers to optimize rack space in the IT environment, reducing costs and the clutter of keyboards, monitors and mice. Additional benefits include savings in energy consumption, server racks, cabinets, and floor space. Since a KVM switch provides access to a number of computers from a central location, IT professionals are no longer running from one server to the next, thereby streamlining workflow and increasing productivity. To meet the ever-developing needs of the globalized economy and the Internet, KVM solutions now have over-IP functionality for remote management capability that better fulfills the demands of corporations who need to manage multiple server rooms worldwide.

About ATEN

Established in 1979, ATEN International Co., Ltd. is today considered the leading manufacturer of KVM switches and connectivity solutions worldwide. Dedicated to the vision, "Simply Better Connections," ATEN provides innovative solutions for customers to make better connections, efficiently and seamlessly, to the information and people. ATEN's product range covers hundreds of connectivity products, providing complete KVM, Professional Audio/Video and Green Energy solutions–from entry level operations to the enterprise market. ATEN is headquartered in Taiwan, and strategically located with subsidiaries in China, Japan, Korea, Belgium, the UK, Canada, and the US. Together with its R&D and manufacturing centers in Taiwan, China and Canada, ATEN employs a total of more than 1500 people worldwide. For more information about ATEN, please visit https://www.aten.com.