The CL5816N 16-Port Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch from ATEN is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from two PS/2 or USB KVM consoles. An extra console port is provided on the rear panel to manage the LCD KVM switch from an optional external console. The CL5816 19" LED-backlit LCD monitor and keyboard/touch pad modules slide independently of each other. To maximize space in your data center, the keyboard/touch pad module slides back to hide away when not in use, while the thin profile LCD monitor rotates back, flushes against the rack allowing convenient monitoring of computer activity. Even when the keyboard module is in the retracted position you can still switch access with the Port Up/Port Down pushbuttons located on the monitor module.

The CL5816 supports USB peripheral devices to be used with the attached computers. A single switch can control up to 16 computers. As many as 31 additional compatible KVM switches can be daisy chained together, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console.  Exclusive LED illumination light designed by ATEN to illuminate the keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in low-light conditions Integrated KVM console with 19 LED-backlit LCD monitor in a Dual Rail housing Space Saving Technology: Up to two consoles (one bus) control up to 16 computers Daisy-chain up to 31 additional units, controls up to 512 computers from two consoles (one bus) Dual Interface: Supports computers and console with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice Supports USB peripherals for computers connected to the local station LCD module rotates up to 120ᵒ for a more comfortable viewing angle Console Lock: Enables the console drawer to remain securely locked away in position when not in use Supports Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun platforms 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 at 75 Hz Convenient computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual on-screen display (OSD) menus Auto-senses station's position on daisy chained installations Front panel led indicates station's position Port names automatically reconfigured when station sequence is changed 2-Level Password Security: Only authorized users can view and control computers LCD power button helps save energy and prolong display's life 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: Adds or removes 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 supports English (US), English (UK), French, German, German (Swiss), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Traditional Chinese languages