ATEN KA7169 USB DisplayPort Virtual Media KVM Adapter with Smart Card Support
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ATEN KA7169 USB DisplayPort Virtual Media KVM Adapter with Smart Card Support - 2 Years Local Warranty
Connect DisplayPort Servers to ATEN Cat 5 KVM
The KA7169 plugs into a computer's DisplayPort and USB ports and links it to an ATEN Cat 5 or KVM over IP switch over a standard RJ-45 cable.
Virtual Media and Smart Card Support
With compatible ATEN switches it supports virtual media for remote drive and image mounting, and smart card / CAC reader access for secure logins.
Auto Signal Compensation
ASC adjusts video for different cable lengths automatically, with no DIP switches, at up to 1920 x 1200 (reduced blanking).
Built for the Rack
Keyboard and mouse emulation keeps servers running smoothly when switched away; built-in ASIC, compact housing and lifetime firmware upgrades.
Moving DisplayPort servers onto ATEN KVM over IP? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg for configuration advice and volume pricing.
ATEN KA7169 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | ATEN USB DisplayPort Virtual Media KVM Adapter with Smart Card Support |
| Model | KA7169 |
| Order Code | KA7169-AX |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | 2 years carry-in warranty |
Connectors
| Link | 1 x RJ-45 Female |
| Computer | 1 x DisplayPort Male, 2 x USB Type-A Male |
Video
| Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (reduced blanking); may vary with transmission distance |
| Signal Compensation | Auto Signal Compensation (ASC), no DIP switch setting needed |
Features
| Virtual Media | Supported with compatible switches |
| Smart Card / CAC Reader | Supported with compatible switches |
| Emulation | Keyboard and mouse emulation |
| Firmware | Lifetime firmware upgrades |
| LEDs | Link (green), Power (orange) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 0–50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20–60 °C |
Physical
| Housing | Plastic |
| Weight | 0.11 kg |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 9.10 x 5.60 x 2.12 cm |
Compatible ATEN KVM Switches (as listed by ATEN)
| Cat 5 KVM | KH1532A, KH1508A, KH1516A, KH2508A, KH2516A |
| KVM over IP | KN2124VB, KN2132VB, KN4064VB, KN4032VB, KN4024VB, KN2116VB, KN4016VB, KN1132VB, KN8032VB, KN8064VB, KN1108VA, KN1116VA, KN2116A, KH1508Ai, KH1516Ai, KN2116VA, KN4116VA |
| LCD KVM | KL1116V, KL1108V, KL1508A, KL1508Ai, KL1516A, KL1516Ai |
| Remote Control & Monitoring | RCM416A, RCM416VA, RCM432VA, RCM464VA, RCM816A, RCM416, RCM464V |
| Virtual media / CAC not supported on | KH1508A, KH1516A, KH1508Ai, KH1516Ai, KL1508A, KL1516A, KL1508Ai, KL1516Ai, KH2508A, KH2516A, KN2116A, KN4116, KN2132, KN4132 |
Compatibility & Applications
Typical Computers
Servers, workstations and PCs with a full-size DisplayPort output and USB ports.
Typical Use
Connecting DisplayPort servers to ATEN KN-series KVM over IP switches for remote management, or to KH-series Cat 5 and KL-series LCD KVM switches in server rooms.
Selection Tip
If you also need the DisplayPort audio extracted, choose the KA7189. For HDMI servers choose the KA7168.
Package Contents & ATEN KVM Adapter Ordering Information
In the Box
1 x KA7169 KVM adapter cable.
ATEN KVM Adapter Models
| Model | Key feature |
| KA7570 | USB VGA KVM adapter |
| KA7170 | USB VGA KVM adapter with composite video support |
| KA7168 | USB HDMI virtual media KVM adapter with smart card support |
| KA7169 (this listing) | USB DisplayPort virtual media KVM adapter with smart card support |
| KA7189 | USB DisplayPort virtual media KVM adapter with audio de-embedder |
| KA7183 | USB-C virtual media KVM adapter |
| KH1508A | 8-port Cat 5 KVM switch with daisy-chain |
Datasheet & Downloads
| Datasheet | KA7169 Datasheet (PDF) |
| ATEN product page | KA7169 on aten.com |
Need a PDF sent directly? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting KA7169-AX.
Frequently Asked Questions — ATEN KA7169
Which KVM switches is it for?
ATEN lists KH-series Cat 5 switches (KH1508A, KH1516A, KH1532A, KH2508A, KH2516A), KN-series KVM over IP switches, KL-series LCD KVM switches and RCM-series units. See the full list in the specifications.
Will virtual media work on every listed switch?
No. ATEN states virtual media and CAC functions are not supported on KH1508A, KH1516A, KH1508Ai, KH1516Ai, KL1508A, KL1516A, KL1508Ai, KL1516Ai, KH2508A, KH2516A, KN2116A, KN4116, KN2132 and KN4132.
What is the difference between the KA7169 and KA7189?
Both are DisplayPort virtual media adapters with smart card support. The KA7189 adds an audio de-embedder that extracts audio from the DisplayPort signal.
What resolution does it support?
Up to 1920 x 1200 (reduced blanking), depending on transmission distance.
What warranty do I get?
2 years local carry-in warranty. Supplied by SourceIT with a GST invoice.