Introduction; Overview - ATEN CL5808 User Manual

Overview

The CL5808/CL5816 LCD KVM Switch is an integrated LCD console and
keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch that offers secure access to 8 or 16
attached computers and mounts in only 1U of rack space.
The CL5808/CL5816's 19" LCD monitor and keyboard/touch pad modules
slide independently of each other. To maximize space in your data center, the
keyboard/touch pad module slides back to "hide away" when not in use, while
the thin profile LCD monitor rotates back – flush against the rack – allowing
convenient monitoring of computer activity. An extra console port is provided
on the rear panel to manage the LCD KVM switch from an optional external
console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse). For added convenience it also
supports an external USB mouse.
The CL5808/CL5816 supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice for the
connected computers, and the CL5808/CL5816 supports USB peripheral
devices to be used with the attached computers. A single CL5808/CL5816 can
control up to 8 or 16 computers. As many as 31 additional compatible KVM
switches can be daisy chained together, so that up to 256 or 512 computers can
all be controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console (See the
Appendix for a list of compatible ATEN switches).
The CL5808/CL5816 is built on a modular design. The KVM section can be
detached from the switch section for convenient maintenance and repair.
There are two models in the series as outlined in the following table:
CL5808
CL5816
Your CL5808/CL5816 investment is protected by an included firmware
upgrade utility. You can stay current with the latest functionality
improvements by downloading firmware update files from our website as they
become available, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the
upgrade.
Model LCD Panel
19"
19"

Introduction

KVM Ports Power
8 AC
16 AC
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