ATEN CL-1208 - Manual (Page 9)

Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview
The Master View CL-1208 / CL-1216 KVM Switch is a control unit that
allows access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor,
and mouse), console. Before the development of the Master View, the only
way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was
through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the Master View
CL-1208 / CL-1216, you can easily access multiple computers in a cost
effective manner.
A single Master View CL-1208 or CL-1216 can control up to 8 or 16
computers, respectively. As many as 31 additional Master View units can be
daisy chained to each other, so that up to 256 (CL-1208 + ACS-1208A) or
512 (CL-1216 + ACS-1216A) computers can all be controlled from a single
keyboard-monitor-mouse console.
The Master View CL-1208 / CL-1216 offers a space-saving, streamlined
approach to KVM switch technology by integrating a keyboard, LCD
monitor, and touchpad in a Slideaway
™ housing. The LCD display is built
into the cover; the keyboard and touchpad are built into the base. Slide the
KVM module section out; flip the cover up; and you are ready to go to work.
When finished, flip the cover down and slide the KVM module away.
For further convenience, the Slideaway
™ housing is 1U high for easy rack
mounting. The CL-1208 / CL-1216 also features high density 15 pin
connectors instead of the usual 25 pin connectors. This space-saving
innovation allows a full, 16 port switch to be installed in a 1U system rack.
Because of its modular design, the KVM section can be detached from the
switch section.
Your CL-1208 / CL-1216 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.
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