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Aten Masterview Plus 8 Port KVM switch is one product that comes in between very expensive KVM switches and cheap, low quality KVM switches. That's exactly what I have experienced. I wanted to buy a 8 port KVM switch and I was left with either buying very expensive HP/Compaq KVM switches or some really cheap, low quality stuff.

After looking at switches from Aten, I have realized that their products are very reasonable and of really good quality.

I bought Aten Masterview Plus, 8 Port switch for US$ 410 and after installing in my server rack I felt that I saved at least US$ 300 of my Firm by selecting Aten as a make.

The product quality is good and so is the functionality. The on screen display works pretty well. The switch is powered either by KVM cables (electricity from computers) or by external power adapter (supplied). You will eight KVM cables of some real good quality. However the feel of exteriors of the product is not as good or solid as of HP/Compaq but then once you rack mount it you don't have to touch or feel it, isn't?

You can switch the servers or computers connected to it either through the hot key on your keyboard (that you will define while installing) or manually by pressing port buttons on the front of the device.

I am using this product for over seven months now and I haven't found any problems with it so far.

If you buy this product, I can assure you that you will not regret your decision of buying it or not buying the more expensive KVM switch. Overall, a quality product with reasonable price tag!