Run one ATEN KVM switches India standard: reach every server in the rack from your desk, or from home, without a crash cart.
How a Navi Mumbai data-centre team stopped wheeling a monitor trolley between racks, put an ATEN KVM over IP switch on each rack, and started fixing frozen servers from the NOC desk. Story below.
ATEN KVM Switches at a glance
Why ATEN anchors most Indian kvm switches estates.
- OEM
- ATEN International Co., Ltd., New Taipei City, Taiwan, in the connectivity business since 1979. India supply and service run through an authorised distributor and reseller network.
- KVM over IP vs local
- A KVM switch lets one console run many servers. KVM over IP adds remote access, so an admin reaches the rack from the NOC desk or from home, even at BIOS level.
- Current series
- KN series for KVM over IP, CL series LCD console drawers for the rack, CS and KH series for local Cat 5 switching, and a secure KVM line for air-gapped environments.
- Security
- The secure KVM range carries NIAP PSD and FIPS-validated options for defence, BFSI and government rooms that must keep networks isolated.
- Scale
- ATEN CC2000 management software and Console Stations centralise access, controlling up to 256 KVM devices and thousands of servers from one login.
- Warranty
- Standard ATEN warranty runs two to three years depending on model, with RMA handled through the authorised channel.
- Support
- Supply, rack sizing, commissioning and warranty escalation run through Sirius Star, coordinated from Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
The ATEN KVM Switches ranges Sirius Star supplies
Pick the range that matches the use case. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
ATEN KVM over IP (KN series)
Reach every server in the rack over the network, including BIOS, from the NOC desk or from home.
- 1, 8, 16, 24, 32 and 64-port models
- Local and remote-over-IP access at the same time
- Up to 1920 x 1200 video with virtual media
- Out-of-band access for when the network is down
ATEN LCD KVM Console (CL series)
A slim single-rail drawer with screen, keyboard and touchpad built in. The crash cart that lives in the rack.
- 1U single-rail LCD console drawer
- Standalone or with an 8 or 16-port KVM built in
- Saves a monitor, keyboard and floor space
- Slides out only when you need it
ATEN Cat 5 and Desktop KVM (CS / KH)
Control a stack of servers from one console at the rack, over standard Cat 5 cabling.
- 2 to 16-port desktop and rack models
- USB, PS/2, VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort
- Cat 5 cabling cuts cable bulk behind the rack
- Hotkey and on-screen switching between servers
ATEN Secure KVM
Switch one console between networks of different classification without leaking data between them.
- NIAP Protection Profile and FIPS options
- Hardware isolation between connected networks
- Tamper-evident housing and restricted USB
- Built for defence, BFSI and government rooms
ATEN KVM Switches vs Vertiv, Raritan, Adder
All four are honest choices. Most Indian buyers land on the first option for service depth and ecosystem fit.
| Brand | Where it wins | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| ATEN | Widest KVM range at sharp pricing, from a 2-port desktop switch to 64-port KVM over IP and a full secure KVM line. | Indian server rooms, SMB data halls and secure rooms that want enterprise reach without enterprise pricing. |
| Vertiv Avocent | Deep enterprise management stack and a long data-centre pedigree. | Large estates already standardised on Avocent and Vertiv tooling. |
| Raritan (Vertiv) | Strong KVM over IP with mature serial and power management ties. | Data centres that want KVM, serial and PDU under one console. |
| Adder | Premium IP KVM and high-performance AV-over-IP for control rooms. | Broadcast and control rooms where video quality is the priority. |
How a Sirius Star ATEN procurement runs
Free 30 minute review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Rack and access review
Free. We map how many servers, how many racks, and who needs remote access.
Written quote
In 24 working hours. INR billing, GST broken out.
Commission plus dispatch
We size the KVM mix, configure and ship from Vashi.
Warranty wrap
We hold the RMA and warranty escalation so your team does not chase it.
Buying KVM switches for an Indian server room, a field guide
The deeper read for IT heads and data-centre leads sizing KVM access across a rack or a row.
- The full Navi Mumbai crash-cart-to-KVM-over-IP story
- Four buyer questions before you sign a KVM PO
- An 8-point KVM buy checklist
- Four moves that quietly cut the real cost of rack access
ATEN KVM Switches India FAQ
Common questions about this brand for Indian buyers. Hover any underlined term for a plain-English definition.
What is an ATEN KVM switch and why use one?
A KVM switch lets one keyboard, monitor and mouse control many servers, so you stop wheeling a crash cart between racks. ATEN makes the full range: local Cat 5 and desktop switches (CS and KH series), rack LCD console drawers (CL series), KVM over IP for remote access (KN series), and a secure KVM line for air-gapped rooms. The right one depends on how many servers you have and whether you need to reach them remotely.
Are ATEN KVM switches available in India?
Yes. ATEN sells its KVM range in India through an authorised distributor and reseller network, and models from the 2-port desktop switches to the KN-series KVM over IP are stocked online and through offline partners. Sirius Star supplies them with rack sizing, commissioning and warranty escalation, coordinated from Vashi, Navi Mumbai, with INR billing and GST broken out.
What is the difference between a local KVM and KVM over IP?
A local KVM switch (CS, KH or a CL console drawer) puts one console at the rack to control the servers in front of you. KVM over IP (the KN series) adds a network layer, so an admin reaches the same servers from the NOC desk or from home, right down to BIOS level, even when the operating system is down. Most Indian server rooms run local switches for daily work and add KVM over IP on the racks that need out-of-hours access.
What do ATEN KVM switches cost in India in 2026?
Indicative*: a 2-port desktop KVM switch starts around INR 2,800, an 8 to 16-port Cat 5 switch such as the CS1308 or CS1316 runs roughly INR 8,500 to 43,000, and KVM over IP from the KN series sits higher again depending on port count and remote-user licences. The real saving comes from sizing per rack rather than buying the biggest switch for every cabinet.
Does ATEN make a secure KVM for defence or BFSI rooms?
Yes. ATEN’s secure KVM line carries NIAP Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Devices and FIPS-validated options, with hardware isolation between connected networks, tamper-evident housing and restricted USB. It is built for rooms that must switch one console between networks of different classification without data leaking across them, which is why defence, government and BFSI buyers specify it.
Ready for an ATEN KVM quote?
Tell us how many servers, how many racks, and whether you need remote access. We will size the KVM mix and ship from Vashi.
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