Chapter 1 Introduction; Overview - ATEN CL1000M-ATA-XG User Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction

Overview

The CL1000M / CL1000N is a LCD KVM console that features an integrated
17" (CL1000M) or 19" (CL1000N) LED-backlit LCD panel, full keyboard,
and touchpad in a 1U rack-mountable sliding housing. These models provide
convenient 'at the rack' console access to KVM switches already installed at
your site.
These models were developed in response to the enormous popularity of the
sliding console found on the CL1008 and CL1016 KVM switches. Those
switches are made up of two major modules: the front-end sliding KVM
Console module, and the back-end KVM Switch module.
The CL1000M / CL1000N is similar to the front-end Console module found on
the CL1008 and CL1016. Its purpose is to serve as the front end sliding console
for compatible KVM switches.
By only having to purchase the CL1000M / CL1000N, users who already have
a compatible KVM switch can take advantage of the space saving and
efficiency benefits of the sliding console module without the unnecessary
expense of having to purchase a model that includes a KVM switch module.
Setup is fast and easy. Simply use the KVM cable set supplied with this
package to link the CL1000M / CL1000N's KVM port to the console port of
your KVM switch and you are ready to go.
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