ATEN CS19216
Expert rating8.2 / 10
- Port Count:
- 16
- Video Standard:
- VGA/PS2-USB console (rack console KVM)
- Max Resolution:
- 1920x1440
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Manufacturer: ATEN Last updated: 2026-09-12
ATEN CS19216 (16-Port Rack-Mount KVM Switch / $1605.06, was $2068.00) Review
ATEN CS19216 16-port rack-mount KVM switch LCD console discount
A 1U rack-mount 16-server KVM console with an integrated LCD, keyboard and touchpad, letting a data center manage sixteen servers from one folding console, discounted about 22% from $2068.
A Full Rack Console for Sixteen Servers
The CS19216 is a classic server-room LCD KVM console, folding into 1U of rack space while giving admins OSD-driven access to sixteen servers without dedicating separate monitor and keyboard space in the rack.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against its smaller sibling the CS19208 in this same batch, the CS19216 doubles server capacity for a meaningful price premium — the right call once a rack genuinely holds more than eight servers. Against Adder's AVX4016 matrix switch, the CS19216 favors a self-contained rack console over Adder's separate console/matrix architecture.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 16 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | OSD menu + hotkey + front-panel LCD console |
Topology
| KVM Segment | Rack |
|---|
Video & Features
| Video Standard | VGA console KVM |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 1920x1440 |
| USB Hub Ports | 2 |
| Audio Support | No |
Display continuity
| EDID Emulation | Yes |
|---|---|
| HDCP Version | 2.2 |
In the box and price
| Price | 1605.06 USD |
|---|
| Enclosure | 1U rack-mount with integrated LCD/keyboard console |
|---|---|
| Was | $2068.00 |
| Brand | ATEN |
| Model | CS19216 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | No |
| Monitors | 1 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.2 / 10
A strong, well-discounted 16-server rack console KVM for data centers; the CS19208 suffices for smaller racks.
Best for
- Data centers managing 16+ rack servers
- Facilities needing a space-saving integrated console
- IT teams standardized on ATEN rack KVM
Not for
- Eight-or-fewer server racks (see CS19208)
- Desktop or home office use
- DisplayPort/HDMI-native environments
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the ATEN CS19216 (16-Port Rack-Mount KVM Switch / $1605.06, was $2068.00)?
The ATEN CS19216 (16-Port Rack-Mount KVM Switch / $1605.06, was $2068.00) is a KVM switch from ATEN. Key specs: Port Count 16, Switching Method OSD menu + hotkey + front-panel LCD console, Video Standard VGA console KVM, Max Resolution 1920x1440, USB Hub Ports 2.
Who is the ATEN CS19216 (16-Port Rack-Mount KVM Switch / $1605.06, was $2068.00) best suited to?
It suits data centers managing 16+ rack servers, facilities needing a space-saving integrated console, it teams standardized on aten rack kvm.
What are the drawbacks of the ATEN CS19216 (16-Port Rack-Mount KVM Switch / $1605.06, was $2068.00)?
It is a poor fit for eight-or-fewer server racks (see cs19208), desktop or home office use, displayport/hdmi-native environments.
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