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Black KVM adapter cable with RJ-45, VGA and USB connectors

ATEN

ATEN KA7177 USB VGA RJ-45 KVM Cable

SKU CH-30C8-C6E4J MPN KA7177

Connects a KVM switch to a target computer's VGA and USB ports with integrated smart card reader support

  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsConnector on First End:1 x RJ-45 Female Network Connector on
  • Key featuresPackage Contents: USB Virtual Media KVM Adapter Cable with S
  • Connects KVM switch to target computer via VGA and USB
  • Supports smart card and CAC authentication through USB interface
  • Compact, lightweight design fits dense rack environments
  • Includes rack-mount hardware for secure installation
  • Built-in LED indicator shows connection status

KVM adapter cable with smart card reader

The ATEN KA7177 connects a KVM switch to the target computer's video and USB ports. It adds a USB plug for smart card or CAC authentication. The compact cable uses signal compensation and delay skew techniques to maintain video quality over distance. It ships with a rack mount kit and mounting guide.

Check switch port and port types

Verify that your KVM switch has a compatible RJ-45 female port for the first connector. The target computer must provide an HD-15 VGA port and two USB Type-A ports for the second end. Ensure the switch supports USB virtual media and smart card reader functions. Confirm rack space for the included mounting hardware.

Replaces older VGA USB KVM dongles

This cable upgrades from earlier adapter cables that lack integrated smart card support or advanced signal compensation. The jump is worth it when you need CAC or smart card login at the server and cleaner video over Cat5 or Cat6 links. It is not for setups that require HDMI, DisplayPort or digital video inputs.

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Price $109.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameATEN
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size130 × 124 × 46 mm

Questions about this item

Does the KA7177 include everything needed to connect a server to the KVM switch, or must I buy extra cables?

The package contains the KA7177 adapter cable with integrated VGA, USB and RJ-45 connectors, plus a rack-mount kit and mounting guide; no additional cables are required for the server link.

The specs list a single KA7177 model — are there different lengths or connector variants I should choose between?

Only the standard KA7177 is offered; it provides one RJ-45 female, one HD-15 male VGA and two Type-A male USB plugs in a fixed-length cable, so there are no alternative versions to select.

What does the smart-card reader built into the KA7177 actually do when the cable is installed in a rack?

The USB virtual-media connector lets the target system recognise a smart card or CAC inserted in the adapter, enabling secure authentication without a separate reader at the server.

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