ATEN International, a provider of KVM, AV/IT connectivity, and management products, has announced the strategic expansion of its professional videowall series with the launch of the VW1608 16x8 modular videowall processor.
To address the complexity of modern visual data, the VW1608 features FPGA-based hardware architecture combined with FrameSync technology. This synergy ensures tear-free, latency-free visuals even during rapid source switching, delivering motion and precision for critical viewing. Supporting True 4K resolution, the processor delivers detail and accurate colour reproduction while intelligently upscaling and optimising content. This ensures every pixel achieves clarity across videowalls of any display type or size.
To meet the demands of bezel-free LED displays, the VW1608 is engineered to use the potential of seamless videowalls. By removing the constraints of physical borders, it enables flexible overlapping and cross-screen windowing that allows content to flow freely across the entire display area to maximise screen real estate. This versatility is enhanced by an intuitive Web GUI for real-time drag-and-drop layout management. Operators can use the local HDMI output for live previews to verify adjustments such as repositioning feeds or fine-tuning window overlays with absolute precision before pushing them live to the main LED wall.
The VW1608 features a modular 4U chassis supporting 16 sources and 8 displays, with daisy-chaining capability to expand up to 24 display outputs. Built for 24/7 stability, it includes redundant power and hot-swappable modules for upgrades and maximum uptime. For high-stakes environments, the VW1608 supports high-availability clustering with real-time mirroring and automatic failover, while automatic configuration backup protects against system failures to ensure uninterrupted mission-critical operations.