ATEN CS17916 — 16-Port Cat5e Rack-Mount KVM Switch

16 servers, one console — the CS17916 delivers full rack-mount KVM control over Cat5e/6 cabling with IP-based remote access, serial management, and a daisy-chain architecture that scales to 512 ports across a single installation.

The ATEN CS17916 is a 16-port Cat5e/6 rack-mount KVM switch engineered for data centers, server rooms, and enterprise IT environments that require centralized control over large server deployments. Supporting both local and remote access via IP, the CS17916 allows administrators to manage connected servers from anywhere on the network — or over the internet — without dedicated KVM cables running to each machine. Daisy-chain up to 31 additional switches for installations of up to 512 servers under unified control.

Key Features

• 16-port Cat5e/6 KVM — control up to 16 servers from a single console

• IP remote access — manage servers over LAN/WAN without physical presence

• Serial/RS-232 management — out-of-band access via serial port

• Daisy-chainable — scale to 512 ports across 32 switches

• 1U rack-mount — standard 19" rack compatible

• Multi-platform support — Windows, Linux, macOS, Sun, and more

• On-Screen Display (OSD) — intuitive menu-driven port navigation

• Hotkey and pushbutton switching — fast port selection options

• USB and PS/2 support — compatible with legacy and modern servers

• Firmware upgradeable — future-proof via network

Technical Specifications

• Ports: 16 (KVM over Cat5e/6)

• Video: Up to 1920 x 1200

• Console Ports: 1 x USB/PS2 combo keyboard, 1 x USB/PS2 combo mouse, 1 x VGA

• Remote Access: IP (10/100 Mbps Ethernet), RS-232 serial

• Daisy-Chain: Up to 32 units / 512 ports

• Power: External power adapter

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mount, 19" EIA standard

• Compatibility: Windows, Linux, macOS, Sun, Novell

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise data centers and server farms

• Co-location facilities

• Government and military IT environments

• Remote site management over IP

• Large-scale server deployments requiring centralized KVM

What's Included

• ATEN CS17916 16-Port KVM Switch

• Power adapter

• Rack mount kit

• User manual

Compliance & Warranty

• FCC certified

• ATEN 2-Year Limited Warranty