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Black 1U rackmount KVM switch with front panel buttons and ports

Explus-C

Explus-C 801HK-C 8 Port KVM Switch 4K@30Hz 1U Rack Mount

SKU CH-NPT9-AHCYN

An 8-port HDMI KVM switch controls up to eight computers from one 4K 30Hz monitor, keyboard and mouse with front buttons, wired desktop selector or IR remote

  • Product typeKVM Switch
  • Control 8 computers from one console at 4K 30Hz
  • Four USB 2.0 hub ports add peripheral sharing
  • Three switching methods: front button, wired remote, IR remote
  • Ships with eight 2-in-1 HDMI/USB KVM cables included
  • Fits a standard 19-inch 1U rack with supplied ears

Eight-Port HDMI KVM for Rack Mounting

The Explus-C 801HK-C is an eight-port HDMI KVM switch that lets one monitor, keyboard and mouse control up to eight computers at 4K 30 Hz resolution. It fits a 1U 19-inch rack space and includes an integrated four-port USB 2.0 hub for shared peripherals. The unit is aimed at administrators and multi-system users who need single-console access in a compact rack form factor. It requires no driver installation on any supported platform.

Passive Operation With No Fan Noise

The switch draws power from the connected computers through the bundled KVM cables, so it adds no separate power supply and generates no fan noise or measurable heat of its own. Typical power consumption is limited to the USB and HDMI signalling current supplied by the host ports. This passive design keeps the rack environment quiet and eliminates an extra power cable. Thermal load on the rack is negligible compared with active network or server gear.

Bundled Cables And Three Switching Methods

Eight 2-in-1 HDMI and USB KVM cables are included, each carrying both video and USB data for a single computer connection. Users can change the active port with front-panel buttons, a wired desktop selector or the supplied IR remote control. The package also provides rackmount ears, screws and a user manual for immediate installation. No management software is required or supplied, so configuration is limited to manual or remote port selection.

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Price $133.99
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Specifications

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Product typeKVM Switch

Questions about this item

How do I mount the Explus-C 801HK-C into a 19-inch rack and which step is often missed?

Attach the included rack ears with the supplied screws to the 1U chassis, then secure the unit to the rack rails; the step often missed is fastening both front and rear brackets for stable support.

What parts of the Explus-C 801HK-C setup will need replacement over time?

The eight 2-in-1 HDMI and USB KVM cables are the components most likely to wear from repeated plugging; the switch itself has no user-serviceable parts.

What is the first limit I will hit when running eight 4K sources continuously on the Explus-C 801HK-C?

The 4K 30 Hz video bandwidth ceiling is the first constraint; sustained use at higher refresh rates or resolutions is not supported by this switch.

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