ATEN CL5708N rack console 48.3 cm (19 inch) 1280 x 1024 pixels Metal, Plastic Black 1U

The ATEN CL5708N Rack mounting Black is a 1U Slideaway™ LCD KVM switch designed to give a single USB or PS/2 KVM console centralized control of up to 8 computers. The unit integrates a 19-inch (48.3 cm) LED-backlit LCD monitor, keyboard and touchpad in a sliding 1U rack-mountable housing with a durable metal and plastic enclosure. The switch supports USB mouse connections, provides a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels and uses a scan interval of 1.255 seconds for efficient monitoring and switching between connected systems. Its compact, rack-friendly design and daisy-chain capability allow expansion to control up to 256 machines when multiple units are connected.

Advantages

The CL5708N combines display, keyboard and pointing device in a single 1U drawer, saving rack space and reducing cable clutter while preserving full KVM functionality. The integrated 19" LCD offers clear video at 1280 x 1024, and the USB mouse port ensures compatibility with modern input devices. The metal and plastic construction delivers a balance of durability and weight suitable for data center or server room installations. Built-in daisy-chaining support enables system scaling without additional consoles, and the 1.255 second scan interval provides responsive automatic monitoring of multiple servers.

Suitable for

• Small to medium server racks in data centers or server rooms
• IT administration and operations requiring single-console control of multiple servers
• Environments where rack space conservation and integrated console hardware are priorities

Key specifications

• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable sliding KVM drawer with integrated LCD, keyboard and touchpad
• LCD size: 19-inch (48.3 cm) LED-backlit display
• Maximum resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels
• Controlled computers: up to 8 directly; expandable via daisy-chain to control up to 256
• Mouse port type: USB
• Scan interval: 1.255 seconds
• Construction: metal and plastic housing
• Product colour: black
• Weight: 13.39 kg

How to use

Install the CL5708N into a standard 19" rack occupying 1U of space and secure according to rack-mount instructions. Connect the keyboard, monitor and mouse integrated in the drawer to your console environment and attach the included KVM cables to each server's USB and video ports. Power on the unit and the connected computers; use the built-in controls or front-panel keys to select the desired target server. For expanded deployments, daisy-chain additional compatible ATEN KVM switches to the CL5708N to increase the number of controllable computers while operating from the same console.

Recommendations

Position the CL5708N in a ventilated rack location and route cables to avoid strain on connectors. When managing multiple servers, label KVM cables and set up sensible switching or auto-scan sequences to streamline monitoring. Use USB input devices that are fully supported by your server operating systems, and regularly inspect the sliding mechanism to ensure smooth drawer operation.