KVM Console ATEN CL3100NX CH 18.5-inch LCD, USB and VGA ports

ATEN CL3100NX CH is an 18.5-inch LCD KVM console built for rack environments that require direct local access to servers and network devices. The unit combines an integrated 18.5" display with a full keyboard and touchpad into a single 1U rackable module. It offers USB and VGA interfaces for console connectivity and is designed to support monitoring, configuration and maintenance tasks in data centers and server rooms.

Advantages

The compact 1U design conserves rack space while providing a full-size 18.5" display and an integrated keyboard and touchpad for convenient local control. USB and VGA ports ensure compatibility with a wide range of legacy and modern servers and network equipment. The console simplifies on-site troubleshooting and routine maintenance by consolidating display and input devices into a single, easy-to-deploy unit suitable for server racks.

Suitable for

• Rack-mounted server management in data centers and server rooms
• On-site troubleshooting and hardware maintenance
• Local installation, configuration and firmware updates of servers and network appliances
• Temporary direct access during network outages or remote access failures

Key specifications

• Screen size: 18.5-inch LCD
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable console
• Integrated input: full keyboard and touchpad
• Local ports: USB for keyboard/mouse and VGA video input
• Intended environment: data center and server room use

How to use

Install the console into a standard 19-inch rack occupying 1U of rack space and secure it following the rack manufacturer's guidance. Connect the console's VGA and USB cables to the target server or device for local video and input control. Power the unit according to the installation instructions and use the integrated keyboard and touchpad to interact with connected systems for monitoring, configuration and maintenance tasks.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation, mount the console in an environment with controlled temperature and limited dust exposure. Use quality VGA and USB cables of appropriate length to avoid signal degradation. During firmware updates or critical maintenance, ensure local access sessions are performed with proper authorization and follow data center change control procedures.