KVM switch ATEN CL1308N 8-port, USB/PS/2 keyboard & mouse, 19 inch LCD, 1U rack, black

The ATEN CL1308N is an 8‑port KVM switch that integrates a 19" LED‑backlit LCD display, full keyboard and touchpad into a 1U rack‑mountable housing for centralized control of up to eight computers. Designed for server rooms and equipment racks, the unit supports both USB and PS/2 keyboard and mouse connections and offers a compact, single‑console solution for monitoring and managing multiple systems. The CL1308N supports a maximum resolution of 1280×1024 and accepts 100–240 V AC input, with an automatic scan interval of 1.255 seconds. Its metal and plastic chassis and sliding console design reduce required rack space while providing direct access to connected systems.

Advantages

The CL1308N combines an integrated 19" LCD monitor with keyboard and touchpad in a 1U rack form factor to save space compared to separate console components. It accepts both USB and PS/2 keyboard/mouse interfaces for broad device compatibility and enables control of up to eight computers from a single console. The design supports daisy‑chaining additional compatible KVM switches to expand control up to 128 computers, and the unit intercepts keyboard input directly so no host‑side software is required. Multiple switching methods are available, including front‑panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys and a multilingual on‑screen display for convenient operation.

Suitable for

• Server rooms and data center racks where space is limited
• Small to medium server deployments requiring central console access
• Network closets and equipment cabinets with mixed USB and PS/2 devices
• Environments that benefit from cascading multiple KVM switches to manage more systems

Key specifications

• Number of ports: 8 computers controlled
• Integrated display: 19" LED‑backlit LCD (48.3 cm)
• Keyboard/mouse interfaces: USB and PS/2
• Rack form factor: 1U, sliding console design
• Maximum supported resolution: 1280×1024
• Power input: 100–240 V AC
• Scan interval: 1.255 seconds
• Housing: metal and plastic
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 12.59 kg

How to use

Install the CL1308N into a standard 19" rack using the 1U mounting hardware and slide the console into position. Connect each target computer to the switch using the appropriate KVM cables for USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse plus video. Apply AC power (100–240 V) and power on the unit and connected hosts. No host software is required; the switch intercepts keyboard input directly. Select target systems using the front‑panel port buttons, keyboard hotkey sequences, or the menu‑driven multilingual on‑screen display. If needed, cascade additional compatible ATEN KVM switches to expand control capacity and follow the manufacturer’s cascade wiring guidelines.

Recommendations

Place the unit in a properly ventilated rack area with stable AC power. Use compatible high‑quality KVM cables and ensure video and peripheral connectors are seated firmly. When cascading multiple switches, label connected hosts and follow a consistent cabling scheme to simplify identification and OSD navigation.