- KVM
-
LCD KVM Switches / Consoles
- Cable KVM Switches
- Cat 5 KVM Switches
- Computer Sharing Devices
- Desktop KVM Switches
- KVM over IP Switches
- KVM Extenders
- KVM over IP Matrix System
- Matrix KVM Switches
- Management Software / Control Center
- Rack KVM Switches
- Remote Control & Monitoring Solutions
- Secure KVM Switch
- Serial Console Servers
- KVM Modules & Accessories
- Accessories
- LCD KVM Switches
- CL5708
8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Single Rail LCD KVM Switch
CL5708
- Exclusive LED illumination light – designed by ATEN to illuminate the keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in lowlight conditions
- Integrated KVM console with 17", 17.3” or 19" LED-backlit LCD monitor in a Slideaway™ housing
- Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units – controls up to 256 computers from a single console
- USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals (inapplicable to CL5708MW)
The CL5708 Slideaway – LCD KVM Switch series 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 CL5708 can control up to 8 or 16 computers. As many as 31 additional KVM switches can be daisy-chained to the CL5708, so that up to 256 computers can all be controlled from a single KVM console.
The CL5708 offers a space-saving, streamlined approach to KVM switch technology by integrating a keyboard, 17", 17.3" or 19" LED-backlit LCD monitor, and touchpad in a 1U rack-mountable sliding housing. The 17.3" LCD monitor offers Full HD superior video quality for enhanced visibility and clarity. To enhance security, the CL5708 offers the option to use a fingerprint identification system for controlling access to both the CL5708 itself and the servers it commands.
The CL5708 is built on a modular design. The KVM section can be detached from the switch section for convenient maintenance and repair.
Note: Optional rack mount kits are available. For more information, refer to Compatible Accessories below.
CL5708M: 17" LCD
CL5708MW: 17,3" FHD LCD
CL5708N: 19" LCD
CL5708FM: 17" LCD with fingerprint reader
For possible keyboard languages for the EU regions, please follow this link

Package Contents
- 1x CL5708 LCD KVM Switch with standard Rack Mount Kit
- 2x 2L-5202U USB KVM Cable
- 1x LIN5-27X6-U21G 5-in-1 USB / PS/2 Console Cable
- 1x LIN5-04A2-J11G Firmware Upgrade Cable
- 1x LIN2-418K-E12G Power Cord (AC Power Models)
- 1x User Instructions
- Exclusive LED illumination light – designed by ATEN to illuminate the keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in lowlight conditions
- Integrated KVM console with 17", 17.3” or 19" LED-backlit LCD monitor in a Slideaway™ housing
- Space saving technology – up to two consoles (one bus) control up to 8 or 16 computers
- Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units – controls up to 256 computers from a single console
- Dual Interface – supports computers and console with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice
- USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals1 (inapplicable to CL5708MW)
- LCD module rotates up to 120 degrees for a more comfortable viewing angle
- Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
- Supports multimedia USB keyboards for PC, 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
- Additional hot-pluggable USB mouse port on front panel (also functions as a USB peripheral port)
- Superior video quality – supports resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz (CL5708M / CL5708FM / CL5708N) and 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (CL5708MW)
- No software required – convenient computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys and multilingual onscreen 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 supports – commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all available computers on the installation
- Hot pluggable
- Beeper on / off via hotkey and OSD
- Firmware upgrades to all the chained KVM switches at the same time via the daisy-chain cable
- Optional rack mount kits available including easy installation options
- Available keyboard layouts: English (US), English (UK), German, German (Swiss), French, Italian, Spanish, Nordic
Note:
1. The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections (inapplicable to CL5708MW).
More information about "Easy Rack Mounting"...

| Function | CL5708M | CL5708MW | CL5708N |
| Computer Connections | |||
| Direct | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Maximum | 256 (via Daisy-chain) | 256 (via Daisy-chain) | 256 (via Daisy-chain) |
| Port Selection | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton |
| Connectors | |||
| KVM Ports | 8 x SPHD Female (Yellow) | 8 x SPHD Female (Yellow) | 8 x SPHD Female (Yellow) |
| Daisy Chain Ports | 1 x DB-25 Male | 1 x DB-25 Male | 1 x DB-25 Male |
| Firmware Upgrade | 1 x RJ-11 Female | 1 x RJ-11 Female | 1 x RJ-11 Female |
| Power | 1 x IEC 60320/C14 | 1 x IEC 60320/C14 | 1 x IEC 60320/C14 |
| External Console Ports | 1 x SPHD Male (Yellow) | 1 x SPHD Male (Yellow) | 1 x SPHD Male (Yellow) |
| External Mouse Port | 1 x USB Type A Female (Front) | 1 x USB Type A Female (Front) | 1 x USB Type A Female (Front) |
| USB Port | 1 x USB Type A Female | N/A | 1 x USB Type A Female |
| Switches | |||
| Port Selection | 2 x Pushbutton | 2 x Pushbutton | 2 x Pushbutton |
| Station Selection | 2 x Pushbutton | 2 x Pushbutton | 2 x Pushbutton |
| Reset | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton |
| Firmware Upgrade | 1 x Slide Switch | 1 x Slide Switch | 1 x Slide Switch |
| Power | 1 x Rocker Switch | 1 x Rocker Switch | 1 x Rocker Switch |
| LCD Control | 4 x Pushbutton | 4 x Pushbutton | 4 x Pushbutton |
| LCD Power | 1 x LED Pushbutton | 1 x LED Pushbutton | 1 x LED Pushbutton |
| LEDs | |||
| Online | 8 (Orange) | 8 (Orange) | 8 (Orange) |
| Port ID | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) |
| Station ID | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) | 2 x 7-segment LED Display (Orange) |
| Power | 1 (Dark Green) | 1 (Dark Green) | 1 (Dark Green) |
| Lock | 1 x Num Lock (Green) 1 x Caps Lock (Green) 1 x Scroll Lock (Green) | 1 x Num Lock (Green) 1 x Caps Lock (Green) 1 x Scroll Lock (Green) | 1 x Num Lock (Green) 1 x Caps Lock (Green) 1 x Scroll Lock (Green) |
| LED Illumination Light | 1 x LED Illumination Light | 1 x LED Illumination Light | 1 x LED Illumination Light |
| Panel Spec | |||
| LCD Module | 17" TFT-LCD | 17.3" TFT-LCD | 19" TFT-LCD |
| Resolution | 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz | 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz | 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz |
| Response time | 5 ms | 16 ms | 5 ms |
| Viewing Angle | 170° (H), 160° (V) | 170° (H), 170° (V) | 170° (H), 160° (V) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.264 mm x 0.264 mm | 0.1989 mm x 0.1989 mm | 0.294 mm x 0.294 mm |
| Support Color | 16.77M colors | 16.77M colors | 16.77M colors |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | 800 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Luminance | 250 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
| Video | |||
| Input Video Resolution | up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz; 1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz, DDC2B | up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz (all resolution @ 60Hz only); 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz, DDC2B | up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz; 1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz, DDC2B |
| Scan Interval | 1-255 seconds | 1-255 seconds | 1-255 seconds |
| Emulation | |||
| Keyboard / Mouse | PS/2, USB | PS/2, USB | PS/2, USB |
| Maximum Input Power Rating | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1A | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1A | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1A |
| Power Consumption | AC110V:23.9W:125BTU/h AC220V:25.1W:130BTU/h Note: ● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading. ● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded. | AC110V:14.5W:79BTU/h AC220V:15.4W:83BTU/h Note: ● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading. ● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded. | AC110V:26.1W:135BTU/h AC220V:27.2W:140BTU/h Note: ● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading. ● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded. |
| Environmental | |||
| Operating Temperature | 0-40°C | 0-40°C | 0-50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20-60°C | -20-60°C | -20-60°C |
| Humidity | 0-85% RH, Noncondensing | 0-85% RH, Noncondensing | 0-85% RH, Noncondensing |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Housing | Metal + Plastic | Metal + Plastic | Metal + Plastic |
| Rail Type | Single Rail | Single Rail | Single Rail |
| Weight | 13.47 kg ( 29.67 lb ) | 13.39 kg ( 29.49 lb ) | 13.39 kg ( 29.49 lb ) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 48.00 x 64.27 x 4.40 cm (18.9 x 25.3 x 1.73 in.) | 48.00 x 68.92 x 4.40 cm (18.9 x 27.13 x 1.73 in.) | 48.00 x 68.92 x 4.40 cm (18.9 x 27.13 x 1.73 in.) |
| Note | For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format. | ||
Application Guides
![]() |
User Manual
| File Name | Release Date |
| cl5708-cl5716-user-manual-w.pdf (4.15 MB) | 2025-03-18 |
| LCD KVM standard rack mount-installation-guide-w.pdf (448.47 KB) | 2024-11-18 |
CAD Drawing
CL5708MW-ASM-V01_WEB.pdf (273.11 KB) CL5708M_V02_CAD_Drawing.pdf (165.29 KB) CL5708N-ASM-V02_WEB.pdf (177.82 KB) CL10XXM_CL57XXM-Seris-Operating-V01.pdf (49.72 KB) CL57XXN_67XXN_67XXMW_CL30XXN Series-Operating-V02.pdf (219.04 KB)Firmware
| Desc. | Ver. | Release Date | File Name |
| Firmware Upgrade | v2.0.199 | 2025-06-30 | cl5708-cl5716-v2.0.199.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v2.0.198 | 2025-06-17 | cl5708-cl5716-v2.0.198.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v2.0.197 | 2025-04-25 | cl5708-cl5716-v2.0.197.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v2.0.196 | 2025-01-07 | cl5708-cl5716-v2.0.196.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v2.0.195 | 2023-10-12 | cl5708-cl5716-v2.0.195.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v2.0.194 | 2022-01-19 | cl5708_cl5716_v2.0.194.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v2.0.192 | 2021-08-06 | cl5708_cl5716_v2.0.192.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.9.181 | 2019-03-11 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.9.181.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.8.178 | 2018-07-05 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.8.178.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.8.176 | 2017-07-19 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.8.176.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.8.175 | 2016-10-28 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.8.175.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.8.172 | 2016-03-01 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.8.172.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.7.163 | 2015-07-02 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.7.163.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.7.161 | 2015-03-05 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.7.161.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.6.153 | 2014-12-18 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.6.153.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.6.151 | 2013-09-12 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.6.151.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.5.145 | 2013-03-20 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.5.145.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.5.142 | 2011-05-20 | cl5708_5716_v1.5.142.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.4.131 | 2011-02-25 | cl5708_5716_v1.4.131.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.3.126 | 2010-02-03 | cl5708_5716_v1.3.126.zip |
| Firmware Upgrade | v1.0.098 | 2009-01-07 | cl5708_cl5716_v1.0.098.zip |
CL5708
ATEN KVM over IP Solutions Online Trial
PRODUCT ADDED TO CART


