ATEN CL5708MW rack console 43.9 cm (17.3") 1920 x 1080 pixels Metal, Plastic Black 1U

The ATEN CL5708MW rack console integrates a 17.3" (43.9 cm) 1920 x 1080 LCD, keyboard and touchpad into a 1U Slideaway™ housing designed for rack-mount installations. It is a modular KVM console that supports dual interface connections (USB and PS/2) for keyboard and mouse and provides VGA video connectivity. The CL5708MW is tailored for environments that require consolidated access to multiple servers from a single console while saving rack space and enabling daisy-chaining of additional units.

Advantages

The CL5708MW combines a full HD 17.3" LCD and an integrated keyboard/touchpad in a single 1U sliding chassis, allowing a compact footprint in server racks. It supports both USB and PS/2 interfaces for broad compatibility, auto-detects connected interfaces and provides keyboard/mouse emulation for smooth system boot and switching. The unit supports daisy-chaining, enabling centralised control of large numbers of computers, and includes configurable security features such as two-level password protection and optional fingerprint identification for access control.

Suitable for

• Server rooms and data centres requiring space-efficient console access
• Network operation centres (NOCs) for centralized server management
• Environments that need multi-platform support (Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun)
• Setups where daisy-chaining multiple KVM units is required to control many servers

Key specifications

• Display: 43.9 cm (17.3") LCD, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 250 cd/m² brightness, 800:1 contrast ratio
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable Slideaway™ housing
• Keyboard layout: German QWERTZ; keyboard and mouse ports support USB and PS/2
• Video connection: VGA
• Material and colour: metal and plastic construction, black finish
• Power: AC adapter input 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; typical power consumption 15.4 W
• Physical dimensions (approx.): width 689.2 mm, height 44 mm, depth 480 mm
• LCD module rotation: up to 120° for adjustable viewing angle

How to use

Mount the CL5708MW into a 1U rack space and connect the KVM cables to the target servers using the appropriate USB or PS/2 and VGA connectors. Power the unit via the supplied AC adapter and perform initial configuration through the on-screen display (OSD) using front-panel controls or hotkeys. Use the integrated keyboard and touchpad to switch between connected computers; the device supports front-panel pushbuttons, hotkeys and OSD menus for selection. For larger installations, daisy-chain additional compatible ATEN units to expand controlled systems and use the auto-sensing feature to detect station position in the chain.

Usage recommendations

Use the CL5708MW in a properly ventilated rack environment and connect servers with matching interface types (USB or PS/2) for optimal compatibility. Configure user accounts and two-level passwords to restrict access, and consider enabling the optional fingerprint module where stronger physical access control is required. Keep firmware up to date to ensure compatibility across daisy-chained units and to apply security fixes.