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Rectangular silver metal rack unit, front shows eight port groups, single screen connector, model AP5201

APC

APC AP5201 8-Port Analog KVM Switch

SKU CH-B1V0-FYCM5 MPN AP5201

Manage eight computers with a single keyboard, monitor and mouse using hotkeys or on-screen display

  • Computer ports8 Ports
  • Monitor ports1 Port
  • Switching methodHotkeys, OSD
  • Temperature range0ºC to 50ºC(32ºF to 122ºF)
  • Humidity range0–85%
  • Product typeD-Sub, PS/2
  • Manage 8 servers from one console
  • Single monitor port reduces desk clutter
  • Hotkey and OSD switching for quick access
  • Keep-alive maintains peripheral links during power loss
  • Auto-sensing simplifies serial chain setup

Server Management

The APC AP5201 is an 8-port analog KVM switch that lets administrators control up to eight servers from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. It uses D-Sub and PS/2 connectors for all computer links. The unit is designed for rack-mount installation in standard server environments.

Who It Suits

This switch suits operators who manage multiple legacy or current servers through analog video and PS/2 peripherals. Hotkey and on-screen-display selection provides quick port switching without extra software. Buyers who need digital video inputs such as HDMI or DisplayPort, or who require USB peripheral support, should look at a different class of KVM.

Key Specification

Eight computer ports and one monitor port define the maximum number of servers that can be accessed simultaneously from one console. The switch supports daisy-chaining with auto-sensing of station positions for larger deployments. Operating limits are 0°C to 50°C and 0 to 85% humidity.

How it compares

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Price $638.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAPC
Model nameAP5201
Product typeD-Sub, PS/2
Ports & slots
Computer ports8 Ports
Monitor ports1 Port
Size & build
Product dimensions1.75 in × 17 in × 8.25 in
Product weight10 lb (4.54 kg)
Shipping weight5.90 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 76 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0ºC to 50ºC(32ºF to 122ºF)
Humidity range0–85%
More details
Switching methodHotkeys, OSD

Questions about this item

Does the AP5201 come with the cables needed to connect eight servers, or must they be purchased separately?

The switch provides eight computer ports and one monitor port; cables for the D-Sub and PS/2 connections are not included and must be sourced separately.

How do I choose between the available versions of the AP5201?

Only a single 8-port model is listed, so no capacity or version selection is required.

What does the 8-port specification mean when the switch is installed in a rack?

It allows one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control up to eight servers, with hotkey or OSD switching and a keep-alive function that preserves keyboard and mouse state during brief power loss.

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