- Exclusive LED illumination light – designed by ATEN to illuminate the keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in low-light conditions
- Integrated KVM console with 17″ or 19″ LED-backlit LCD monitor in a Slideaway™ housing
- Available with or without Fingerprint Identification Reader** – the unit is available as Fingerprint Identification Reader and NON-Fingerprint Identification Reader models
- Space saving technology – up to two consoles (one bus) control up to 8 computers
- Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units – control up to 256 computers from a single console (With compatible KVM Switches: ACS1208A, ACS1216A, CS1708A,CS1716A)
- Dual Interface – supports computers and console with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice
- LCD module USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals*
- LCD module rotates up to 115 degrees for a more comfortable viewing angle
- Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
- Supports multimedia USB keyboards for Windows, Mac and Sun
- Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
- Keyboard and mouse emulation (PS/2 and USB) for smooth switching and simultaneous booting of multiple computers even when the console focus is elsewhere
- Additional hot-pluggable USB mouse port on front panel (also functions as a USB peripheral port)
- Superior video quality – supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
- No software required – convenient computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys and multilingual on-screen display (OSD) menus
- Auto-senses station’s position on daisy-chained installations; no need for manual dip switch setting; front panel led indicates station’s position
- Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed
- Two level password security – only authorized users can view and control computers
- Supports one administrator and four user accounts with separate profiles
- Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers
- Broadcast support – commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all available computers on the installation
- Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without having to power down the switch
- Beeper on/off via hotkey and OSD
- Firmware upgrades to all the chained KVM switches at the same time via the daisy-chain cable
- Optional rack mount kits available including easy installation options
- Keyboard Language support: English (US), English (UK), French, German, German (Swiss), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese
* The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.
**The fingerprint reader can be used as an alternate means of logging in to the switch. From 1 to 4 fingers can be scanned for each user and the administrator, with any one of the recorded fingerprints used to log in.
KVM, LCD KVM Switches
ATEN 8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Single Rail LCD KVM Switch CL5708
The CL5708 Slideaway™ LCD KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) console. A single CL5708 can control up to 8 computers. As many as 31 additional KVM switches can be daisy-chained to the CL5708, so that up to 256 computers can all be controlled from a single KVM console.
Function | CL5708M | CL5708N |
Computer Connections | ||
Direct | 8 | 8 |
Maximum | 256 (via Daisy-chain) | 256 (via Daisy-chain) |
Port Selection | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton |
Connectors | ||
KVM Ports | 8 x SPHD Female (Yellow) | 8 x SPHD Female (Yellow) |
Daisy Chain Ports | 1 x DB-25 Male | 1 x DB-25 Male |
Firmware Upgrade | 1 x RJ-11 Female | 1 x RJ-11 Female |
Power | 1 x IEC 60320/C14 | 1 x IEC 60320/C14 |
External Console Ports | 1 x SPHD Male (Yellow) | 1 x SPHD Male (Yellow) |
External Mouse Port | 1 x USB Type A Female (Front) | 1 x USB Type A Female (Front) |
USB Port | 1 x USB Type A Female | 1 x USB Type A Female |
Switches | ||
Port Selection | 2 x Pushbutton | 2 x Pushbutton |
Station Selection | 2 x Pushbutton | 2 x Pushbutton |
Reset | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton |
Firmware Upgrade | 1 x Slide Switch | 1 x Slide Switch |
Power | 1 x Rocker Switch | 1 x Rocker Switch |
LCD Control | 4 x Pushbutton | 4 x Pushbutton |
LCD Power | 1 x LED Pushbutton | 1 x LED Pushbutton |
LEDs | ||
Online | 8 (Orange) | 8 (Orange) |
Port ID | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) |
Station ID | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) |
Power | 1 (Dark Green) | 1 (Dark Green) |
Lock | 1 x Num Lock (Green) 1 x Caps Lock (Green) 1 x Scroll Lock (Green) |
1 x Num Lock (Green) 1 x Caps Lock (Green) 1 x Scroll Lock (Green) |
LED Illumination Light | 1 x LED Illumination Light | 1 x LED Illumination Light |
Panel Spec | ||
LCD Module | 17″ TFT-LCD | 19″ TFT-LCD |
Resolution | 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz | 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz |
Response time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
Viewing Angle | 170° (H), 160° (V) | 170° (H), 160° (V) |
Pixel Pitch | 0.264 mm x 0.264 mm | 0.294 mm x 0.294 mm |
Support Color | 16.77M colors | 16.77M colors |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
Luminance | 250 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
Video | ||
Input Video Resolution | up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz; 1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz, DDC2B |
up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz; 1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz, DDC2B |
Scan Interval | 1-255 seconds | 1-255 seconds |
Emulation | ||
Keyboard / Mouse | PS/2, USB | PS/2, USB |
Maximum Input Power Rating | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1A | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1A |
Power Consumption | AC110V:23.9W:125BTU AC220V:25.1W:130BTU |
AC110V:26.1W:135BTU AC220V:27.2W:140BTU |
Environmental | ||
Operating Temperature | 0-40°C | 0-50°C |
Storage Temperature | -20-60°C | -20-60°C |
Humidity | 0-85% RH, Noncondensing | 0-85% RH, Noncondensing |
Physical Properties | ||
Housing | Metal + Plastic | Metal + Plastic |
Rail Type | Single Rail | Single Rail |
Weight | 13.47 kg ( 29.67 lb ) | 13.39 kg ( 29.49 lb ) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 48.00 x 64.27 x 4.40 cm (18.9 x 25.3 x 1.73 in.) |
48.00 x 68.92 x 4.40 cm (18.9 x 27.13 x 1.73 in.) |