# KL1516Ai

## 1-Local/Remote Share Access 16-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 Dual Rail LCD KVM over IP switch

### &#x20;KL1516Ai

![](/files/aHv2Xxx7aMCmWZYLN0Qx)

### Features

**Hardware**

* Exclusive LED illumination light – designed by ATEN to illuminate the keyboard and touchpad to allow visibility in low-light conditions
* Integrated KVM console with 17¨ or 19¨ LED-backlit LCD monitor in a Dual Rail housing
* A single console controls up to 16 computers
* Daisy chain up to 15 additional KVM switches to control up to 256 computers\*
* One bus for remote KVM over IP access
* Space-saving RJ-45 connectors and Cat 5e/6 cabling
* KVM adapter cables designed with automatic conversion to allow flexible interface combinations (PS/2, USB, Sun and serial) to control all computer types
* Extra console por – manage computers in the[ LCD KVM switch](https://www.aten.com/global/en/resources/white-papers/?utm_medium=internal_link#a-63) from an external console (monitor, USB or PS/2 keyboard, and USB or PS/2 mouse)
* Multiplatform support: PC, Mac, Sun and Serial
* Supports external USB mouse
* Dual Rail housing is slightly less than 1U with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in 1U of rack space
* Dual Rail – LCD monitor slides independently of the keyboard/touchpad
* LCD module rotates up to 120 degrees for a more comfortable viewing angle
* Console lock – enables the console drawer to remain securely locked away in position when not in use
* LCD power button helps save energy and prolong displays´ life
* Superior Video Quality – supports input video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz\*\* up to 30 meters, 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz up to 40 meters, and 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz up to 50 meters
* Optional rack mount kits available including easy installation options

&#x20;\*Compatible KVM switches: [KH1508A](https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/cat-5-kvm-switches/kh1508a/?utm_medium=internal_link)/[KH1516A](https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/cat-5-kvm-switches/kh1516a/?utm_medium=internal_link), A[CS12](https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/desktop-kvm-switches/cs12/?utm_medium=internal_link)08A/A[CS12](https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/desktop-kvm-switches/cs12/?utm_medium=internal_link)16A, [CS1708A](https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/rack-kvm-switches/cs1708a/?utm_medium=internal_link)/[CS1716A](https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/rack-kvm-switches/cs1716a/?utm_medium=internal_link)\
\*\* With KVM Adapter Cable KA71xx or KA75xx series; please check the product label to ensure it's the FHD version.

**Management**

* Up to 64 user accounts
* Up to 32 concurrent logins
* End session feature – administrators can terminate any running session
* Adapter ID – stores port information allowing administrators to relocate servers to different ports, without having to reconfigure the adapters and switch
* Port Share Mode allows multiple users to gain access to a server simultaneously
* Remote power control for attached Power Over the NET™ devices
* Integration with ATEN[ CC2000](https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/management-software--control-center/cc2000%203.0/?utm_medium=internal_link) Management software
* Event logging and Windows-based Log Server support
* Local Log Event
* Firmware upgradeable
* IPv6 capable

**Easy-to-Use Interface**

* Easy computer selection via pushbuttons, Hotkey Mode, OSD (OnScreen Display), and Browser-based GUI
* Local Console, Browser, and AP GUIs offer a unified multi language interface to minimize user training time and increase productivity
* Multiplatform client support (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Sun)
* Multi-browser support: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Mozilla, Netscape
* Browser-based UI in pure Web technology allows administrators to perform administrative tasks without the need for Java to be pre-installed
* Panel Array Mode™
* Keyboard broadcast\* – keyboard input can be duplicated on all the attached servers

**\***&#x4C;ocal Console only

**Advanced Security**

* Remote authentication support: RADIUS, LDAP, LDAPS, and MS Active Directory
* Supports TLS 1.2 encryption and RSA 2048-bit certificates to secure users log in from browser
* Flexible encryption design allows users to choose any combination of DES, 3DES, AES, RC4, or Random for independent KB/Mouse and video data encryption
* IP/MAC Filter support for enhanced security protection
* Configurable user and group permissions for server access and control

**Virtual Remote Desktop**

* Video quality and video tolerance can be adjusted to optimize data transfer speed; monochrome color depth setting, threshold and noise settings for compression of the data bandwidth in low bandwidth situations
* Full-screen or sizable and scalable Virtual Remote Desktop
* Message board feature allows logged in users to communicate with each other
* Mouse DynaSync™ – automatically synchronizes the local and remote mouse movements
* On-screen keyboard with multi language support
* BIOS-level access
* Keyboard Language support: English(US); English(UK); French, German, German(Swiss), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese

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### Diagram

![](/files/vtaVXkIrRmzirexh4Tup)

### Specifications

|                                |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Function                       | KL1516AiM                                                                                                                   | KL1516AiN                                                                                                                   |
| **Console Connections**        |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| Local                          | 1 (Share Remote Bus)                                                                                                        | 1 (Share Remote Bus)                                                                                                        |
| Remote                         | 1                                                                                                                           | 1                                                                                                                           |
| **Computer Connections**       |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| Direct                         | 16                                                                                                                          | 16                                                                                                                          |
| **Maximum**                    | 256 (via Daisy-chain)                                                                                                       | 256 (via Daisy-chain)                                                                                                       |
| **Port Selection**             | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbuttons                                                                                                    | OSD, Hotkey, Pushbuttons                                                                                                    |
| **Connectors**                 |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| Console Ports                  | 2 x USB Type-A Female (White) 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green) 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) | 2 x USB Type-A Female (White) 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green) 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) |
| External Mouse Port            | 1 x USB Type-A Female                                                                                                       | 1 x USB Type-A Female                                                                                                       |
| KVM Ports                      | 16 x RJ-45 Female                                                                                                           | 16 x RJ-45 Female                                                                                                           |
| Daisy Chain Ports              | 1 x DB-25 Male                                                                                                              | 1 x DB-25 Male                                                                                                              |
| PON                            | 1 x RJ-45 Female                                                                                                            | 1 x RJ-45 Female                                                                                                            |
| Firmware Upgrade               | 1 x RJ-11 Female                                                                                                            | 1 x RJ-11 Female                                                                                                            |
| LAN Ports                      | 1 x RJ-45 Female                                                                                                            | 1 x RJ-45 Female                                                                                                            |
| Power                          | 1 x IEC 60320/C14                                                                                                           | 1 x IEC 60320/C14                                                                                                           |
| **Switches**                   |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| Port Selection                 | 16 x Pushbutton                                                                                                             | 16 x Pushbutton                                                                                                             |
| Station Selection              | 2 x Pushbutton                                                                                                              | 2 x Pushbutton                                                                                                              |
| Reset                          | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton                                                                                                | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton                                                                                                |
| Firmware Upgrade               | 1 x Slide                                                                                                                   | 1 x Slide                                                                                                                   |
| Power                          | 1 x Rocker                                                                                                                  | 1 x Rocker                                                                                                                  |
| LCD Power                      | 1 x Pushbutton                                                                                                              | 1 x Pushbutton                                                                                                              |
| LCD Adjustment                 | 4 x Pushbutton                                                                                                              | 4 x Pushbutton                                                                                                              |
| **LEDs**                       |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| Online                         | 16 (Green)                                                                                                                  | 16 (Green)                                                                                                                  |
| Selected                       | 16 (Orange)                                                                                                                 | 16 (Orange)                                                                                                                 |
| Station Selection              | 2 x 7 Segments (Orange)                                                                                                     | 2 x 7 Segments (Orange)                                                                                                     |
| Link                           | 1 (Green)                                                                                                                   | 1 (Green)                                                                                                                   |
| 10/100/1000 Mbps               | Non-FHD:10/100 Mbps (Orange / Green) FHD:100/1000 Mbps (Orange / Green)                                                     | Non-FHD:10/100 Mbps (Orange / Green) FHD:100/1000 Mbps (Orange / Green)                                                     |
| Power                          | 1 (Blue)                                                                                                                    | 1 (Blue)                                                                                                                    |
| LCD Power                      | 1 (Orange)                                                                                                                  | 1 (Orange)                                                                                                                  |
| Lock                           | 1 x Num Lock (Green) 1 x Caps Lock (Green) 1 x Scroll Lock (Green)                                                          | 1 x Num Lock (Green) 1 x Caps Lock (Green) 1 x Scroll Lock (Green)                                                          |
| **Video**                      |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| Local                          | 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz (non-FHD version) 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (FHD version)                                                       | 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz (non-FHD version) 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (FHD version)                                                       |
| Remote                         | FHD: 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz Non-FHD: 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz                                                                        | FHD: 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz Non-FHD: 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz                                                                        |
| **Panel Spec**                 |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| LCD Module                     | 17" TFT-LCD                                                                                                                 | 19" TFT-LCD                                                                                                                 |
| Resolution                     | 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz                                                                                                          | 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz                                                                                                          |
| Pixel Pitch                    | 0.264 mm x 0.264 mm                                                                                                         | 0.294 mm x 0.294 mm                                                                                                         |
| Response time                  | 5 ms                                                                                                                        | 5 ms                                                                                                                        |
| Viewing Angle                  | 170° (H), 160° (V)                                                                                                          | 170° (H), 160° (V)                                                                                                          |
| Support Color                  | 16.7M colors                                                                                                                | 16.7M colors                                                                                                                |
| Contrast Ratio                 | 1000:1                                                                                                                      | 1000:1                                                                                                                      |
| Luminance                      | 250 cd/m²                                                                                                                   | 250 cd/m²                                                                                                                   |
| **Emulation**                  |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| Keyboard / Mouse               | PS/2; USB                                                                                                                   | PS/2; USB                                                                                                                   |
| **Scan Interval**              | 1–255 sec.                                                                                                                  | 1–255 sec.                                                                                                                  |
| **Maximum Input Power Rating** | 100–240V AC, 50-60Hz, 1A                                                                                                    | 100–240V AC, 50-60Hz, 1A                                                                                                    |
| **Power Consumption**          | AC110V:21.2W:110BTU AC220V:23.1W:119BTU                                                                                     | AC110V:21.2W:110BTU AC220V:23.1W:119BTU                                                                                     |
| **Environmental**              |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| Operating Temperature          | 0 - 40°C                                                                                                                    | 0 - 40°C                                                                                                                    |
| Storage Temperature            | -20 - 60°C                                                                                                                  | -20 - 60°C                                                                                                                  |
| Humidity                       | 0–80% RH, Non-condensing                                                                                                    | 0–80% RH, Non-condensing                                                                                                    |
| **Physical Properties**        |                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                             |
| Housing                        | Metal                                                                                                                       | Metal                                                                                                                       |
| Weight                         | 15.24 kg ( 33.57 lb )                                                                                                       | 15.40 kg ( 33.92 lb )                                                                                                       |
| Dimensions (L x W x H)         | 48.00 x 70.12 x 4.40 cm (18.9 x 27.61 x 1.73 in.)                                                                           | 48.00 x 70.12 x 4.40 cm (18.9 x 27.61 x 1.73 in.)                                                                           |

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**Note:** For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.
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