ATEN CS1308KIT
Expert rating7.8 / 10
- Port Count:
- 8
- Video Standard:
- VGA
- Price:
- $332.74 (was $418.00)
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Manufacturer: ATEN Last updated: 2026-09-12
ATEN CS1308KIT (8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Rack KVM Switch with Cable Kit / $332.74, was $418.00) Review
ATEN CS1308KIT 8 port PS2 USB VGA rack KVM switch cable kit SMB server room
An 8-computer VGA switch sold complete with its own PS/2-USB combo cable set, so an SMB server room can rack it and connect eight machines in one purchase without sourcing cables separately.
Overview
The CS1308KIT is ATEN's mid-tier 8-port answer for small server rooms that need to consolidate a single monitor/keyboard/mouse across eight PS/2 or USB machines, with the full cable kit included to avoid a second order.
Deployment Notes
OSD hotkeys let an admin jump directly to a numbered port without cycling through all eight, and the 1U rackmount chassis keeps it tidy in a standard server rack alongside the machines it switches.
Comparison to Alternatives
Compared with the console-integrated Raloy RW119-S801, the CS1308KIT is a bare switch that needs its own monitor and keyboard, but costs roughly a quarter of the price. For sites needing remote/IP access rather than local-only, ATEN's own KN1108v (8-port IP KVM) is the natural upgrade path.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | Front-panel pushbutton + OSD hotkey |
Topology
| KVM Segment | Rack |
|---|
Video & Features
| Video Standard | VGA |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| USB Hub Ports | 0 |
| Audio Support | No |
Display continuity
| EDID Emulation | Yes |
|---|---|
| HDCP Version | None |
In the box and price
| Price | 332.74 USD |
|---|
| Brand | ATEN |
|---|---|
| Model | CS1308KIT |
| Rack Mount | 1U rackmountable |
| USB-C Power Delivery | No |
| Monitors | 1 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7.8 / 10
A cost-effective, complete 8-port VGA KVM kit for SMB server rooms that don't need remote IP access.
Best for
- SMB server room consolidation
- Mixed PS/2-USB server fleets
- All-in-one cable-kit deployments
Not for
- Home office use
- 4K workstation needs
- Remote/IP KVM requirements
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the ATEN CS1308KIT (8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Rack KVM Switch with Cable Kit / $332.74, was $418.00)?
The ATEN CS1308KIT (8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Rack KVM Switch with Cable Kit / $332.74, was $418.00) is a KVM switch from ATEN. Key specs: Port Count 8, Switching Method Front-panel pushbutton + OSD hotkey, Video Standard VGA, Max Resolution 2048x1536, USB Hub Ports 0.
Who is the ATEN CS1308KIT (8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Rack KVM Switch with Cable Kit / $332.74, was $418.00) best suited to?
It suits smb server room consolidation, mixed ps/2-usb server fleets, all-in-one cable-kit deployments.
What are the drawbacks of the ATEN CS1308KIT (8-Port PS/2-USB VGA Rack KVM Switch with Cable Kit / $332.74, was $418.00)?
It is a poor fit for home office use, 4k workstation needs, remote/ip kvm requirements.
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