Description
The CL5716M 17″ 16-Port Single Rail LCD KVM Console from Aten is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single PS/2 or USB KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) console. A single CL5716 can control up to 16 computers, and as many as 31 additional KVM switches can be daisy-chained, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from a single KVM console. The CL5716 integrates a keyboard, 17″ LCD monitor, and touchpad in a 1U rack-mountable sliding housing for conservation of space. Integrated KVM console with 17″ LCD monitor in a slideaway housing Fingerprint identification reader compatible Space saving design up to two consoles (one bus) control up to 16 computers Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units control up to 512 computers from a single console (With compatible KVM switches ACS1208A, ACS1216A, CS1708A, CS1716A) Dual interface supports computers and console with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice LCD module USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals 1 LCD module rotates up to 115° for multiple viewing angles Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun Supports multimedia USB keyboards for Windows, Mac, and Sun Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection Keyboard and mouse emulation (PS/2 and USB) for smooth switching and simultaneous booting of multiple computers even when the console focus is elsewhere Supports external USB mouse Supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz No software required – computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys and, multilingual on-screen display (OSD) menus Auto-senses station’s position on daisy-chained installations no need for manual dip switch setting, front panel LED indicates station’s position Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed Two level password security only authorized users can view and control computers Supports one administrator and four user accounts with separate profiles Auto Scan mode enables continuous monitoring of user-selected computers Broadcast support – commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all available computers on the installation Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without having to power down the switch Beeper on/off via hotkey and OSD Firmware upgrades to all the chained KVM switches at the same time via the daisy-chain cable