ATEN CL1308 8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Single Rail LCD KVM Switch
Designed for space-saving and efficient server room management, the ATEN CL1308 integrates a 19" LED-backlit LCD panel, full keyboard, and touchpad into a slim 1U single rail rack-mountable housing. It allows control of up to 8 computers from a single console, with support for cascading up to 8 additional switches to manage up to 128 computers.
Key Features:
- Integrated 19" LED-backlit TFT LCD monitor with 1280 × 1024 resolution @ 75 Hz
- Supports up to 8 computers directly, expandable to 128 via cascading (2-level cascade)
- Dual interface support: PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice
- Multi-platform compatibility: Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun
- Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection for seamless switching
- Keyboard and mouse emulation ensure computers boot even when console focus is elsewhere
- Superior video quality with DDC2B support and input resolution up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Convenient switching via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, or multilingual OSD menu
- Exclusive LED illumination light for keyboard and touchpad visibility in low-light environments
- Two-level password security with profiles for up to four users plus an administrator
- Auto scan mode for monitoring user-selected computers
- Broadcast mode allows simultaneous operation on all selected computers
- Hot-pluggable design enables adding/removing computers without powering down
- Buzzer control via hotkey and OSD menu
- Optional rack mount kits available for easy installation
- Keyboard language support for multiple languages including English (US/UK), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, and more
Technical Specifications:
Model |
CL1308N |
Computer Connections |
Direct: 8 | Maximum via Cascade: 128 |
Port Selection |
On-Screen Display (OSD), Hotkey, Pushbutton |
KVM Ports |
8 x SPHD Female (Yellow) |
Firmware Upgrade |
1 x RJ-11 Female |
Power Connector |
1 x IEC 60320/C14 |
Switches |
8 x Pushbutton (Port selection), 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton (Reset), 1 x Slide Switch (Firmware Upgrade), 1 x Rocker Switch (Power), 4 x Pushbutton (LCD Control), 1 x LED Pushbutton (LCD Power) |
LED Indicators |
8 x Online (Orange), 8 x Selected (Green), 1 x Power (Dark Green), 1 x Lock (Orange), Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock (Green), LED Illumination Light |
LCD Panel |
19" TFT LCD, 1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz, 5 ms response time, 170° horizontal and 160° vertical viewing angle, 16.77M colors, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² luminance |
Video Input Resolution |
Up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz; 1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz, DDC2B compliant |
Emulation |
Keyboard and Mouse: PS/2 and USB |
Power Consumption |
AC110V: 24.4W (114 BTU/h), AC220V: 24.7W (116 BTU/h) |
Operating Temperature |
0 – 50°C |
Storage Temperature |
-20 – 60°C |
Humidity |
0 – 80% RH, Non-condensing |
Housing |
Metal + Plastic |
Rail Type |
Single Rail |
Weight |
12.59 kg (27.73 lbs) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
48.30 x 68.92 x 4.40 cm (19.02 x 27.13 x 1.73 in) |
Optional Accessories:
- Rack mount kits available for easy installation