KVM Switch ATEN 8-Port 17.3 inch DVI Full HD LCD

The ATEN CL6708MW D 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch integrates a 17.3" LED-backlit LCD, full keyboard and touchpad in a 1U rackable housing to provide centralized control of multiple computers. It supports native DVI-I video with up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz and is HDCP compatible. The unit is scalable by cascading up to eight CS1768 8-port KVM switches for control of up to 64 computers and includes an LED illumination light for low-light operation.

Advantages

The CL6708MW delivers full HD 1080p clarity using a digital DVI-I interface and supports YUV video format for improved compatibility with high-definition sources. Its 1U metal-and-plastic chassis combines an integrated console (LCD, keyboard, touchpad) to save rack space, while HDCP compatibility allows use with protected media. The design offers USB keyboard and mouse connections and a wide input voltage range for flexible deployment.

Suitable for

• Server rooms and data centers requiring space-saving console management
• Control of multiple workstations in corporate, educational, or commercial environments
• Environments using HD or protected video sources (NVR, media playback)

Key specifications

• Model: ATEN CL6708MW D
• Console display: 17.3" LED-backlit LCD, Full HD 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
• Video port type: DVI-I; supports YUV and HDCP
• Number of computers controlled: up to 8 directly, scalable to 64 via cascading CS1768 units
• Keyboard / Mouse ports: USB
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable, metal and plastic construction
• Weight: 12.7 kg
• Power: AC input, wide voltage range

How to use

Install the CL6708MW in a 1U rack space and connect the DVI-I video and USB KVM cables from each target computer to the switch’s KVM ports. Power the unit from an AC source and configure any cascading connections if you plan to expand control beyond eight computers by connecting CS1768 8-port KVM switches. Use the integrated keyboard, touchpad and the 17.3" LCD to select and operate connected computers. The LED illumination can be switched on to improve visibility of the keyboard and touchpad in low-light conditions.

Recommendations

For optimum video quality and compatibility with protected content, use DVI-compatible cables rated for digital signals and ensure connected sources support HDCP. If controlling many systems, plan cascading layout and cable management to maintain signal integrity and accessible rack placement.