We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Rectangular 1U rack unit, silver metal front with 16 RJ-45 ports

Avocent

Avocent MPU2016-001 16-port KVM switch

SKU CH-PP97-CAQRY MPN MPU2016-001

16-port digital KVM switch with RJ-45 server links, one VGA console port, dual USB 2.0 console inputs, three monitor outputs at 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz, dual 110/220 V AC power, 1U rackmount form factor

  • PC connections16 × 8-pin RJ-45 Keyboard/Mouse/Video
  • Console ports1 × 15-pin HD-15 Video 2 x USB 2.0 Keyboard/Mouse
  • Computer ports16 Ports
  • Monitor ports3 Ports
  • Supported video resolution1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz
  • Power requirements220 V AC 110 V AC
  • Control 16 servers from one console via 16 RJ-45 ports
  • View up to three displays simultaneously with three monitor connections
  • Operate on 110 V or 220 V AC power without extra adapters
  • Fit a standard rack using 17" x 13.38" x 1.72" dimensions
  • Manage systems at 1280 x 1024 resolution at 75 Hz

16-port KVM switch for server racks

The Avocent MPU2016-001 is a rack-mountable digital KVM switch that lets one operator control up to sixteen servers from a single console. It uses RJ-45 cabling for the computer links and provides one HD-15 video port plus two USB 2.0 ports for the local keyboard, mouse and monitor. The unit is built for data-centre administrators who need dense, centralised management.

Sustained operation on dual-voltage power

The switch runs continuously from either 110 V AC or 220 V AC mains without an external adapter, so it stays powered through long maintenance windows and overnight batch jobs. Its 1 U height and 1.72-inch depth fit standard racks while leaving airflow unobstructed. Eight-pin RJ-45 connections carry keyboard, mouse and video signals over structured cabling that resists signal loss across the full rack row.

1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz console limit

The local console is restricted to a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz, so administrators who require higher-definition displays for detailed graphical work will find the output insufficient. Buyers needing 1080p or 4K console video should evaluate alternative KVM platforms that support those modes.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in KVM Switches & Rack Consoles, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $4,867.99
Pricier than about 97% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAvocent
Model nameMPU2016-001
Product typeRJ-45
Display
Supported video resolution1280 × 1024 @ 75 Hz
Ports & slots
PC connections16 × 8-pin RJ-45 Keyboard/Mouse/Video
Console ports1 × 15-pin HD-15 Video
2 x USB 2.0 Keyboard/Mouse
Computer ports16 Ports
Monitor ports3 Ports
Power
Power requirements220 V AC
110 V AC
Size & build
Product dimensions17 in × 13.38 in × 1.72 in
Product weight8.1 lb (3.67 kg)
Shipping weight6.94 kg
Package size552 × 476 × 216 mm

Questions about this item

Does the MergePoint Unity MPU2016 run on 110 V AC without an external transformer?

Yes, the unit accepts 110 V AC and 220 V AC directly from the mains supply.

Which cables must I already have to connect the 16 servers to the RJ-45 ports?

You need 16 Avocent-compatible KVM dongles with 8-pin RJ-45 plugs for keyboard, mouse and video.

Will the 15-pin HD-15 console video port drive a legacy VGA monitor at 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz?

The HD-15 output supports 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz, matching the switch's maximum resolution.

More in KVM Switches & Rack Consoles

Similar items