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Rectangular beige metal KVM switch with yellow SPHD ports and front panel buttons

IOGEAR

IOGEAR GCS1808DPKITU 8-Port USB PS/2 VGA DisplayPort KVM Switch Kit

SKU CH-JV0T-2SWB6 MPN GCS1808DPKITU

Controls eight USB or PS/2 computers from one keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor with included cables and DisplayPort adapters

  • PC connections8 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
  • Console ports1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow)
  • Computer ports8 Ports
  • Monitor ports1 Port
  • Supported video resolutionVGA 2048 × 1536, DDC2B
  • Switching methodHotkeys, OSD, Button
  • Control 8 USB or PS/2 computers from one keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor
  • Kit supplies all adapters and cables required for 8 connections
  • Eliminates cost of extra monitors, keyboards and mice
  • Cascade up to 2 levels to manage 128 computers from a single console
  • Switch systems via front-panel buttons, OSD or hotkeys

Eight-port USB and PS/2 KVM switch

The IOGEAR GCS1808DPKITU lets one keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor control up to eight computers with USB or PS/2 ports. A kit of cables and DisplayPort-to-VGA adapters is included so every connection is ready out of the box. Server rooms and labs that need to consolidate multiple workstations onto a single console are the target users.

Sustained operation with cascade support

The switch draws DC 5.3V at 2.4A and maintains a stable VGA signal at 2048x1536 through DDC2B emulation across all eight ports. Cascading two levels expands control to 128 computers without degrading video quality or input response during long monitoring sessions. Auto-scan and broadcast modes keep working continuously for unattended oversight.

Rackmount installation with cable management

The 1.75-inch high chassis fits a standard 1U rack space and weighs 5.60 lbs, so it secures with four screws and does not sag. Eight pre-cut cables at 6 ft and 10 ft lengths reduce slack, while colour-coded SPHD connectors prevent cross-wiring between USB and PS/2 systems. Missing a specific cable length for a distant node is the most common oversight.

How it compares

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Price $348.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIOGEAR
Model nameGCS1808DPKITU
Product typeD-Sub, DisplayPort, USB
Display
Supported video resolutionVGA 2048 × 1536, DDC2B
Ports & slots
PC connections8 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
Console ports1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow)
Computer ports8 Ports
Monitor ports1 Port
Power
Power requirementsDC 5.3 V, 2.4A
Size & build
Product dimensions1.75 in × 17 in × 6.25 in
Product weight5.6 lb (2.54 kg)
Shipping weight6.76 kg
Package size568 × 267 × 235 mm
More details
Switching methodHotkeys, OSD, Button

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the GCS1808DPKITU produce when running continuously?

The unit draws 5.3V at 2.4A from its external power adapter and has no internal fan, so it runs silently with minimal heat output during all‑day operation.

What cables or adapters must I already own to connect eight computers to this KVM?

The kit already supplies four 6‑ft USB cables, four 10‑ft USB cables, one 6‑ft PS/2 cable and eight DisplayPort‑to‑VGA adapters, so no extra cables are required for eight computers.

Will my older PS/2 keyboard and mouse work with the SPHD‑18 console port on this switch?

Yes, the console port accepts both USB and PS/2 peripherals, so legacy PS/2 keyboards and mice can be used directly with the included cabling.

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