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Silver 1U rackmount KVM switch with sixteen yellow SPHD-15 ports and front push buttons

IOGEAR

IOGEAR GCS1716 16-port USB PS/2 KVM switch

SKU CH-3CH8-JRQW1 MPN GCS1716

Controls up to 256 computers from a single console with 16 USB and PS/2 ports and 2048 x 1536 video resolution

  • PC connections16 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
  • Console portsConsole: 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow) Computer/KVM: 16 x SPHD-1
  • Computer ports16 Ports
  • Monitor ports1 Port
  • Supported video resolution2048 × 1536, DDC2B
  • Switching methodPush Buttons/Hot Keys/OSD
  • Control 16 computers from one console
  • Expand to 256 systems via cascade
  • Video up to 2048 x 1536 resolution
  • Auto-scan interval adjustable 1-255 seconds
  • USB 1.1 and PS/2 peripheral support

16-Port KVM for Server Rooms

The IOGEAR GCS1716 is a 16-port USB and PS/2 combo KVM switch designed for administrators who need to control multiple computers from a single console. It supports access for up to 256 computers when cascaded with compatible units. This rack-mountable device suits data centres and server rooms where space and peripheral consolidation are priorities.

Check Cabling and Console Ports

Verify that each target computer provides either a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse interface alongside a VGA video output compatible with the SPHD-15 connection. The console side requires a monitor, keyboard and mouse that connect via the single SPHD-18 port and the USB 1.1 Type A port. Ensure a DC 5.3V power source is available for the unit.

Rack-Mount Metal Chassis with SPHD Cabling

The steel chassis measures 17 inches wide by 1.75 inches high by 6.25 inches deep and weighs 8.3 pounds with accessories, fitting a standard 1U rack space. Sixteen SPHD-15 female ports on the rear handle computer links using proprietary combo cables that carry video, USB and PS/2 signals. Front-panel push buttons, hot-key sequences and an on-screen display provide daily port selection without software.

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Price $449.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIOGEAR
Model nameGCS1716
Product typeD-Sub, USB, PS/2
Display
Supported video resolution2048 × 1536, DDC2B
Ports & slots
PC connections16 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
Console portsConsole: 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow)
Computer/KVM: 16 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
Power: 1 x DC Jack
USB: 1 x USB 1.1 Type A Female
Computer ports16 Ports
Monitor ports1 Port
Power
Power requirementsVoltage DC 5.3 V
Amps 2.4A
Size & build
Product dimensions17 in × 1.75 in × 6.25 in
Product weight8.3 lb (w/accessories)
Shipping weight4.41 kg
Package size556 × 246 × 147 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperation: 0 to 50 °C
Storage: -20 to 60 °C
Humidity range0% to 80%,Non-Condensing
More details
Switching methodPush Buttons/Hot Keys/OSD
Auto-scan interval1-255 sec.

Questions about this item

Does the GCS1716 ship with the SPHD-15 cables needed to link each computer, or must they be purchased separately?

The switch provides 16 SPHD-15 female ports for computers and one SPHD-18 male console port; cables for the computer connections are not included and must be sourced separately.

Should I choose the USB 1.1 port or the PS/2 connectors for the keyboard and mouse at the console?

The console uses a single SPHD-18 connector that carries both USB and PS/2 signals, so the choice depends on which legacy cables you attach to that port.

Will the 2048 x 1536 resolution hold across all 16 connected PCs without signal loss?

The switch supports up to 2048 x 1536 at the console port with DDC2B EDID pass-through, and AutoScan can cycle through the 16 ports at 1 to 255 second intervals.

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