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1U LCD Keyboard with Cat5 KVM Switch Buyer's Guide

A 1U LCD keyboard drawer with a Cat5/Cat6 KVM switch connects your servers over structured cabling instead of bulky KVM cables, and consolidates local control of 8, 16, or 32 servers into one rack console. Cat5/Cat6 runs are cheaper and reach much farther, ideal for larger racks and multi-rack rows.

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Key features to confirm

  • Cat5/Cat6 cabling to each server via a small dongle.
  • 8, 16, or 32 ports for high server density.
  • 17" or 19" LCD with touchpad or trackball.
  • Combo PS/2 and USB server support.
  • OSD/hotkey switching.
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Up to 88-port Cat5 KVM drawer
Up to 1616-port Cat5 KVM drawer
Up to 3232-port Cat5 KVM drawer
Remote accessIP Cat5 KVM drawer

Add remote access with the IP Cat5 KVM drawer, or compare the USB KVM drawer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Cat5 KVM over standard KVM?

Cat5/Cat6 cabling is thinner, cheaper, and reaches far beyond the ~15-25 ft of bundled KVM cables, so it scales across large racks.

What port counts are available?

8, 16, and 32-port Cat5/Cat6 KVM drawers.

Does it include remote access?

No, this is local. For remote, choose the IP Cat5 KVM drawer.

What console options are there?

17" and 19" LCDs with touchpad or trackball and combo USB/PS-2 support.

Scaling a dense rack over Cat5? Our engineers help match port count and screen size to your rack and servers. Call (216) 798-7530 for free system design help.

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