ATEN

ATEN KL1516AiN

Expert rating8.4 / 10

Port Count:: 16
Form Factor:: 1U dual-rail 19in LCD drawer, KVM over IP
Price:: $2,252.13

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Manufacturer: ATEN Last updated: 2026-09-12

ATEN KL1516AiN Review

ATEN KL1516AiN 16 port 19 inch dual rail CAT5 LCD KVM over IP console drawer flagship

The top-of-line KL1500 console drawer, pairing a full 19-inch LCD with 16-port Cat5 KVM-over-IP access for data centers that want the largest screen and highest port count this series offers.

Overview

The KL1516AiN sits at the top of ATEN's console-drawer-over-IP line, combining the largest available screen (19 inches) with the series' highest port count (16) and the same local-plus-remote Cat5 IP access as the rest of the KL1500 family.

Choosing the Flagship

For racks with room to spare and a preference for the largest local display alongside maximum port density in this series, the KL1516AiN is the natural top pick over the 17-inch KL1516AiM or either 8-port model.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the KL1516AiM, the difference is purely the larger 19-inch panel for a modest price premium. Against the local-only CL5816N, the KL1516AiN adds full remote IP access; against ATEN's non-console KN2124VA (24 ports, higher remote concurrency, no integrated display), the KL1516AiN trades port count for an all-in-one local display.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.4 / 10

The flagship of ATEN's console-drawer-over-IP line, combining a spacious 19-inch display with solid 16-port IP capability for data centers wanting the best of both local and remote access.

Best for

Racks needing the largest local display plus remote IP access
16-server data center consolidation
Mixed on-site/remote administration teams

Not for

Home office use
Single-desk setups
Budget-conscious buyers

Specifications

What these specs mean

Capability Score

7.8/10

How much this device can do compared with other KVM-over-IP devices, rated from its specifications.

Identity

Brand	ATEN
Model Number	KL1516AiN
Switching Method	Cat5 KVM over IP with OSD

Topology

Computers Supported	16 computers
KVM Segment	KVM over IP

Video & Features

Video Standard	VGA
Max Resolution	1920x1080
USB Hub Ports	2
Audio Support	No

Per display capability

Max Resolution Single Display	1920x1080

Switching control

Serial Or Network Control	Fast Ethernet (10/100)

Physical and power

Rack Mountable	1U, dual-rail slide, integrated 19in LCD/keyboard drawer

In the box and price

Price	2252.13 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the ATEN KL1516AiN (16-Port 19in Dual Rail CAT5 LCD KVM over IP)?

Key specs for the ATEN KL1516AiN: Max Resolution 1920x1080, Max Resolution Per Display 1920x1080, Audio Support No, Switching Method Cat5 KVM over IP with OSD, Video Standard VGA, Network Interface Fast Ethernet (10/100).

Who is the ATEN KL1516AiN (16-Port 19in Dual Rail CAT5 LCD KVM over IP) best suited to?

Best suited to: Racks needing the largest local display plus remote IP access; 16-server data center consolidation; Mixed on-site/remote administration teams.

What are the drawbacks of the ATEN KL1516AiN (16-Port 19in Dual Rail CAT5 LCD KVM over IP)?

Not the best fit for: Home office use; Single-desk setups; Budget-conscious buyers.