Aten Rackmount LCD KVM Switch CL5808N 8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Rack LCD KVM

The Aten CL5808N is a 1U rackmount LCD console drawer delivering integrated KVM switching for 8 servers or network devices within a single rack unit. The unit combines a 17-inch LCD display, PS/2 and USB keyboard, and trackball into a single pull-out drawer, eliminating the need for external monitor and peripheral stacks. Local console access is maintained without requiring separate KVM over IP infrastructure, making it ideal for environments prioritizing deterministic hardware-level device management.

The CL5808N switches between up to 8 connected servers via front-panel pushbutton selection or hotkey sequences, supporting both PS/2 and USB input protocols. VGA video output from each server connects via standard DB-15 connectors, enabling rapid physical diagnostics, firmware updates, BIOS configuration, and emergency troubleshooting independent of network availability or hypervisor state.

Deployed extensively in data centers, colocation facilities, and enterprise server rooms, the unit provides operators with immediate local console access without requiring separate KVM-over-IP appliances, reducing both footprint and system complexity for environments managing dense server configurations.

Ideal for

• Physical console access for BIOS-level diagnostics and firmware updates across 8 servers in a single rack
• Emergency troubleshooting and recovery operations when network connectivity or hypervisors are unavailable
• Secure local administration in colocation facilities where remote access policies are restricted
• Server POST (Power-On Self-Test) monitoring and operating system installation workflows requiring direct console interaction
• Consolidated management of network appliances, switches, or storage controllers in equipment-dense rack configurations
• Compliance-driven environments requiring hardware-level audit trails and deterministic, non-networked console access

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.