8-Port PS/2-USB VGA LCD KVM Switch with Daisy-Chain Port and USB Peripheral Support
CL5708
- Exclusive LED illumination light - designed by ATEN to illuminate the keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in low-light conditions
- Integrated KVM console with 17" or 19" LED-backlit LCD monitor in a Slideaway™ housing
- Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 256 computers from a single console
- USB port allows each computer to access USB peripherals*


MSRP:
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The CL5708 Slideaway™ LCD KVM Switch 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 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.
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 low-light conditions
- Integrated KVM console with 17" or 19" LED-backlit LCD monitor in a Slideaway™ housing
- Available with or without Fingerprint Identification Reader**
- Space saving technology - up to two consoles (one bus) control up to 8 computers
- Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units - control up to 256 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*
- LCD module rotates up to 115 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
- Supports external USB mouse
- Superior video quality - supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
- No software required - convenient 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
- Keyboard Language support: English (US), English (UK), French, German, German (Swiss), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese
* The USB peripheral function only works with USB cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.
**The fingerprint reader can be used as an alternate means of logging in to the switch. From 1 to 4 fingers can be scanned for each user and the administrator, with any one of the recorded fingerprints used to log in.
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8-Port Slideaway™ LCD KVM Switch
Function | CL5708M | CL5708N |
Computer Connections | ||
Direct | 8 | 8 |
Maximum | 256 (via Daisy-chain) | 256 (via Daisy-chain) |
Port Selection | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbuttons | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbuttons |
Connectors | ||
External Console Ports | 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow) | 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow) |
KVM Ports | 8 x SPHD-15/17 Female (Yellow) | 8 x SPHD-15/17 Female (Yellow) |
Daisy Chain Ports | 1 x DB-25 Male | 1 x DB-25 Male |
Firmware Upgrade | 1 x RJ-11 Female | 1 x RJ-11 Female |
Power | 1 x 3-prong AC Socket | 1 x 3-prong AC Socket |
External Mouse Port | 1 x USB Type A Female | 1 x USB Type A Female |
Switches | ||
Port Selection | 2 x Pushbutton | 2 x Pushbutton |
Station Selection | 2 x Pushbutton | 2 x Pushbutton |
Reset | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton |
Firmware Upgrade | 1 x Switch | 1 x Switch |
Power | 1 x Rocker Switch | 1 x Rocker Switch |
LCD On/Off | 1 x LED Pushbutton | 1 x LED Pushbutton |
LCD Adjustment | 4 x Pushbutton | 4 x Pushbutton |
LEDs | ||
Port ID | 2 (Yellow) | 2 (Yellow) |
Station ID | 2 (Yellow) | 2 (Yellow) |
Online | 8 (Orange) | 8 (Orange) |
Power | 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) |
Panel Spec | ||
LCD Module | 17" TFT-LCD | 19" TFT-LCD |
Resolution | 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz | 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz |
Response time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
Viewing Angle | 170° (H), 160° (V) | 170° (H), 160° (V) |
Pixel Pitch | 0.264 mm x 0.264 mm | 0.294 mm x 0.294 mm |
Support Color | 16.77M colors | 16.77M colors |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
Luminance | 250 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
Emulation | ||
Keyboard / Mouse | PS/2, USB | PS/2, USB |
Video | ||
Input Video Resolution | 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz | 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
Second console | 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz | 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
Scan Interval | 1-255 seconds | 1-255 seconds |
Maximum Input Power Rating | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1A | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1A |
Power Consumption | AC110V:23.9W:125BTU AC220V:25.1W:130BTU | AC110V:26.1W:135BTU AC220V:27.2W:140BTU |
Environmental | ||
Operating Temperature | 0-50°C | 0-50°C |
Storage Temperature | -20-60°C | -20-60°C |
Humidity | 0-85% RH, Noncondensing | 0-85% RH, Noncondensing |
Physical Properties | ||
Housing | Metal + Plastic | Metal + Plastic |
Weight | 13.47 kg ( 29.67 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.) |
Note | For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format. |
User Manual
cl5708-5716_um_w_2018-12-25.pdf (4.42 MB)Quick Start Guides
cl5708_5716_lcd_kvm_switch_qsg.pdf (8.58 MB)Firmware
Desc. | Ver. | Release Date | File Name |
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 |
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