The Aten CE700A USB KVM Extender allows access to a computer system up to 492.1′ away from a remote USB console (USB keyboard, monitor, and USB mouse and has built-in ESD and surge protection. The CE700A also incorporates 8KV/15KV ESD protection and 2KV surge protection while providing up to 1920 x 1200 resolution. It uses Cat 5e cable for data transfer connection and is able to sense the distance to the system and automatically adjust the gain accordingly. Additionally, it features a custom ASIC to ensure compatibility.