Reduce console sprawl and keep critical systems within reach with an 8-port KVM built for mixed server environments. The ATEN CS1708A lets administrators control up to 8 computers from one keyboard, monitor, and mouse, helping simplify day-to-day maintenance in dense racks and legacy-heavy environments. Its multi-platform support is the key advantage. When a data center still includes a mix of PS/2 and USB systems, a single KVM that handles both avoids the cost and complexity of separate switching hardware. That makes it easier to standardize access across older servers, newer platforms, and mixed vendor stacks without changing the way technicians work. The 1U rack-mount form factor helps preserve valuable cabinet space, while TAA compliance supports procurement requirements for public sector and regulated buyers. For teams that need reliable local access without overbuying remote-management features they may not use, this model delivers the core switching capability that matters most: fast, direct control of multiple systems from one point.