ATEN USB - VGA to Cat5e/6 KVM Adapter Cable (CPU Module), with Smart Card Reader & Virtual Media Support

The ATEN KVM Adapter Cable KA7177-AX connects a KVM switch to a target computer using USB for keyboard/mouse, VGA for video, and an additional USB plug for Smart Card/CAC support. It is compact and lightweight (43 x 90 x 21.8 mm; 0.14 kg) and includes a rack mount kit and mounting guide.

Advantages

The KA7177-AX provides reliable signal compensation and delay skew techniques to improve VGA video quality over Cat5e/6 infrastructure. It supports USB keyboard and mouse connections, integrates smart card/CAC support via a dedicated USB plug, and offers virtual media compatibility for remote storage access. Its small form factor and low weight simplify installation in rack and desktop KVM setups.

Suitable for

• Connecting a KVM switch to servers or PCs with VGA and USB ports
• Environments requiring smart card/CAC authentication
• Rack-mounted and compact desktop KVM installations

Key specifications

• Model: ATEN KA7177-AX
• Video port type: VGA
• Keyboard / Mouse: USB
• Smart Card/CAC support: via USB plug
• Dimensions: 43 x 90 x 21.8 mm
• Weight: 0.14 kg
• Colour: Black (with purple and blue accents)
• Includes: KA7177 adapter cable, rack mount kit, rack mounting guide

How to use

Connect the KA7177-AX adapter to the KVM switch using the network cable interface on the switch side, then attach the VGA connector to the computer's VGA port and plug the USB connectors into the computer's USB ports for keyboard/mouse and smart card support. Install the provided rack mount kit if mounting in a rack and follow the rack mounting guide for proper placement. Verify video and USB peripheral functionality after connection.

Recommendations

Use Cat5e/6 cabling of appropriate length and quality to maintain optimal video performance. Ensure target computers have compatible VGA and USB ports and that smart card drivers are installed when required.