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
18.5 inch widescreen LCD KVM console in 1U rackmount drawer

IOGEAR

IOGEAR GCL1908W 18.5" 8-Port LCD KVM Switch

SKU CH-3GMM-7XZ15 MPN GCL1908W

An 18.5" widescreen LCD console integrates an 8-port VGA KVM switch in a short-depth 1U rackmount housing, controlling up to 128 computers via cascading

  • PC connectionsDirect: 8 Daisy Chain or Cascading: 128
  • Console portsComputer/KVM: 8 x SPHD-18 Male USB-A: 1 x USB Type A Female
  • Computer ports8 Ports
  • Supported video resolution1366 × 768@60 Hz
  • Switching methodPush Buttons/Hot Keys/OSD
  • Auto-scan interval1–255 seconds
  • 5" widescreen LCD gives clear 1366 x 768@60Hz viewing
  • Eight direct ports let you manage multiple servers from one console
  • Single-rail 1U design fits short-depth racks with 1.70" height
  • Cascade up to 128 or 256 computers using two levels
  • Front USB Type-A port adds quick peripheral access

18.5" 8-Port LCD KVM Console

The IOGEAR GCL1908W integrates an 18.5" widescreen LCD monitor, keyboard and touchpad with an 8-port VGA KVM switch in a single 1U rack-mountable unit. It is built for administrators who manage multiple servers from one console in space-constrained racks. The short-depth chassis fits narrow cabinets while the integrated display supports 1366 x 768 resolution at 60Hz.

Bundled Cables and Mounting Kit

The package includes one USB KVM cable, one PS/2 KVM cable, a firmware upgrade cable, a grounding wire, a standard rackmount kit, a power cord and a quick start guide. These accessories let you connect up to eight computers directly using either USB or PS/2 interfaces without purchasing separate cables. The firmware cable enables future updates, and the grounding wire supports safe rack installation.

Installation Notes and Common Issues

The single-rail housing slides into a 1U rack space and requires top and bottom clearance for smooth operation. Direct connection supports eight computers; cascading with compatible IOGEAR switches can expand control to 128 or 256 systems across two levels. Buyers who need digital video inputs such as DVI or HDMI, or who require higher display resolutions, should verify compatibility before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $918.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIOGEAR
Model nameGCL1908 W
Product typeD-Sub, USB
Display
Supported video resolution1366 × 768@60 Hz
Ports & slots
PC connectionsDirect: 8
Daisy Chain or Cascading: 128
Console portsComputer/KVM: 8 x SPHD-18 Male
USB-A: 1 x USB Type A Female
Power: 1 × 3-Prong AC Socket
Computer ports8 Ports
Power
Power requirements100 to 240VAC. 50/60 Hz, 1A
Size & build
Product dimensions18.9 in × 24.9 in × 1.7 in
Product weight23.1 lb (10.5 kg)
Shipping weight14.06 kg
Package size719 × 673 × 140 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0ºC to 40ºC(32ºF to 104ºF)
Humidity range0% to 80%,Non-Condensing
More details
Switching methodPush Buttons/Hot Keys/OSD
Auto-scan interval1–255 seconds
Status lightsOn Line: 8 (Orange)
Power On: Dark Green

Questions about this item

Does the 18.5" LCD panel or the rail mechanism need periodic replacement?

The integrated 18.5" LCD and single-rail housing are built for continuous rack use; no user-serviceable parts or scheduled replacements are identified in the specifications.

What limit appears first when the switch runs continuously at full 1366 x 768@60Hz output?

The operating temperature ceiling of 40ºC is the primary environmental limit; sustained loads must stay within the 0ºC–40ºC range to avoid thermal throttling.

How much heat and noise does the unit produce when powered all day at 100~240VAC, 1A?

The power supply draws up to 1A at 100–240VAC with no fan listed; heat output is low and acoustic noise is negligible in a 1U rack slot.

More in KVM Switches & Rack Consoles

Similar items