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ATEN Single Pathway 8-Port CAT5 IP KVM Switch — KH1508Ai

Expert rating7.3 / 10

Port Count:: 8
Switching Method:: Single-pathway Cat5 KVM over IP
Price:: $935.14

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Manufacturer: ATEN Last updated: 2026-09-12

ATEN Single Pathway 8-Port CAT5 IP KVM Switch — KH1508Ai ($935.14) Review

ATEN KH1508Ai single pathway 8 port CAT5 IP KVM switch entry level

An entry-level 8-port Cat5 IP KVM switch that gives either a local or a remote user access to eight VGA servers over a single access pathway, at a lower cost than dual-pathway switches that allow simultaneous local and remote sessions.

Overview

The KH1508Ai is ATEN's single-pathway 8-port Cat5 IP KVM — local and remote access share one active session rather than running concurrently, which keeps the price down for sites that don't need both at once.

Single vs. Dual Pathway

"Single pathway" means only one of local or remote can be actively controlling the switch at a time; this is fine for smaller sites with a single administrator, but larger operations that need simultaneous local and remote access should look at ATEN's dual-pathway CS1708i instead.

Comparison to Alternatives

Compared with the newer CS1708i, also an 8-port Cat5 IP KVM, the KH1508Ai is the older-generation, single-pathway, lower-cost option, while the CS1708i adds simultaneous local/remote access and virtual media. For a 16-port version of this same single-pathway architecture, ATEN offers the KH1516Ai.

Specifications

Design

Port Count	8
Switching Method	Single-pathway Cat5 KVM over IP with OSD

Video & Features

Video Standard	VGA
Max Resolution	1920x1200
USB Hub Ports	2
Audio Support	No

In the box and price

Price	935.14 USD

Brand	ATEN
Model	KH1508Ai
Network Interface	Fast Ethernet (10/100)
Remote Users	1 (local or remote, not simultaneous)
Rack Mount	1U, 19-inch

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.3 / 10

A budget-friendly entry point into Cat5 IP KVM switching for 8-port racks that don't need simultaneous local and remote sessions.

Best for

Small server rooms with a single administrator
Entry-level 8-server IP KVM access
Cost-conscious Cat5 IP deployments

Not for

Simultaneous local and remote access needs
Home office use
4K video requirements

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the ATEN Single Pathway 8-Port CAT5 IP KVM Switch — KH1508Ai ($935.14)?

The ATEN Single Pathway 8-Port CAT5 IP KVM Switch — KH1508Ai ($935.14) is a KVM switch from ATEN. Key specs: Port Count 8, Switching Method Single-pathway Cat5 KVM over IP with OSD, Video Standard VGA, Max Resolution 1920x1200, USB Hub Ports 2.

Who is the ATEN Single Pathway 8-Port CAT5 IP KVM Switch — KH1508Ai ($935.14) best suited to?

It suits small server rooms with a single administrator, entry-level 8-server ip kvm access, cost-conscious cat5 ip deployments.

What are the drawbacks of the ATEN Single Pathway 8-Port CAT5 IP KVM Switch — KH1508Ai ($935.14)?

It is a poor fit for simultaneous local and remote access needs, home office use, 4k video requirements.