Adding to its Slideaway product line, ATEN International has introduced the new 8-port and 16-port Dual Rail LCD KVM switches -CL5808 and CL5816. These KVM switches feature Dual Rail 19-inch LCD monitors and keyboards with built-in touchpads. The new switches allow access to multiple computers from two PS/2 or USB KVM consoles. An extra console port is provided at the rear panel enabling users to manage the LCD KVM switch from an optional external console. Â Users can quickly and conveniently switch computer access with pushbuttons located on both keyboard and monitor modules. Â
The CL5808/CL5816 supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice. A single CL5808/CL5816 can control up to 8 or 16 computers. Â As many as 31 additional compatible KVM switches can be daisy chained together, so that up to 256 or 512 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console. Â There is an additional USB port on the front panel to connect peripheral devices such as flash drives, CD-ROM drives, etc. Â USB peripherals can be used to install software and OS patches, or make system backups to computers connected to the installation from the CL5808/CL5816. Â For those who prefer using an external mouse, there is also an extra USB mouse port.Â
Hardware security is available with provisions to keep the console drawer locked away when not in use. Â Of course, there is also two-level password security to restrict access for authorized personnel only.
The CL5808 and CL5816 are priced at Rs.129,300 and Rs.144,000 (MSRP), respectively.
