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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CL5708I / CL5716I Slideaway TM LCD KVM over IP Switch is an
integrated LCD console and keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch that
offers secure access to 8 or 16 attached computers and mounts in only 1U of
rack space. It features an independently retractable 17” or 19” LED-backlit
LCD monitor and keyboard with built-in touchpad. An extra console port is
provided on the rear panel to manage the LCD KVM switch from an external
console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) up to 20 meters away. For added
convenience it also supports an external USB mouse.
The CL5708I / CL5716I supports both PS/2 and USB keyboards and mice for
the connected computers, and the CL5708I / CL5716I supports USB peripheral
devices to be used with the attached computers. A single CL5708I / CL5716I
can control up to 8 or 16 computers. As many as 15 additional compatible
KVM switches can be daisy chained to the CL5708I / CL5716I, so that up to
128 or 256 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard, monitor,
and mouse console (see the Appendix for a list of compatible ATEN switches).
The CL5708I / CL5716I is built on a modular design. The KVM section can be
detached from the switch section for convenient maintenance and repair.
There are four models in the series as outlined in the following table:
Your CL5708I / CL5716I investment is protected by an included firmware
upgrade utility. You can stay current with the latest functionality
improvements by downloading firmware update files from our website as they
become available, and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the
upgrade.
Setup is fast and easy: plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is
entailed. Because the CL5708I / CL5716I intercepts keyboard input directly,
Model LCD Panel KVM Ports
CL5708IM 17" 8
CL5716IM 17" 16
CL5708IN 19” 8
CL5716IN 19” 16