HP Compaq 400338-001 2x8-Port KVM Switch

Two-User Eight-Port KVM Switch

The Compaq 400338-001 is a rack-mountable KVM switchbox that lets two operators share control of up to eight servers. It occupies a 1U slot measuring 1.7 inches high, 17 inches wide and 8 inches deep, and weighs 5.70 lb. Each server connects through PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports plus a VGA video port, while each operator station uses one PS/2 and one VGA connection. The unit runs on a 60 Hz power frequency.

Suited For Multi-Admin Server Rooms

This switch fits environments where two administrators need simultaneous, independent access to the same eight servers from separate consoles. It is not for buyers who require more than two concurrent user stations or who need to manage more than eight systems from a single appliance. Operators whose servers use USB or digital video interfaces will need a different solution, as this model provides only PS/2 and VGA connectivity.

Twenty PS/2 And Two VGA Ports

The defining specification is the port count: twenty PS/2 ports and two VGA ports on the rear panel. Those twenty PS/2 connections serve the keyboard and mouse links for all eight servers plus the two user consoles, while the two VGA ports carry video for the two operators. If your cabling plan calls for a different mix of PS/2 and VGA connectors, this unit will not match the rack layout.