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
Rectangular 1U rack-mountable metal chassis, front row of eight port LEDs and push buttons, rear dense cluster of VGA

IOGEAR

IOGEAR GCS1808KITU 8-Port USB PS/2 VGA KVM Switch with Cables

SKU CH-9CQS-6FFAM MPN GCS1808KITU

Controls eight computers from one console with included USB KVM cables supporting 2048 x 1536 VGA resolution

  • Computer ports8 Ports
  • Supported video resolution2048 × 1536, DDC2B
  • Switching methodHotkeys, OSD, Button
  • Auto-scan interval1-255 sec.
  • Temperature range0ºC to 50ºC(32ºF to 122ºF)
  • Humidity range0% to 80%,Non-Condensing
  • Controls 8 computers from one console
  • Maximum video resolution 2048 x 1536 with DDC2B
  • Front-panel buttons, hotkeys and OSD for instant switching
  • Auto-scan cycles every 1 to 255 seconds
  • Includes eight USB KVM cables — four at 6 ft and four at 10 ft

8-Port VGA KVM Switch with Cables

The IOGEAR GCS1808KITU is an 8-port KVM switch that lets one keyboard, monitor and mouse control up to eight computers. It supports both USB and PS/2 host connections and includes eight USB KVM cables, four at six feet and four at ten feet. The unit delivers a maximum video resolution of 2048 x 1536 with DDC2B support. It is rack-mountable in a 1U form factor and operates from a DC 5.3 V, 2.4 A supply.

Suited for multi-system admins.

This switch suits administrators who manage multiple legacy or mixed-interface servers from a single console and want hotkey, OSD or front-panel button selection with auto-scan intervals from 1 to 255 seconds. It is not for buyers who require digital video inputs such as DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort, nor for setups that need audio switching or virtual-media support. The single USB console port also limits use to one local user at a time.

Maximum video resolution 2048 x 1536

The deciding specification is the maximum supported video resolution of 2048 x 1536 over VGA. If your target systems output higher resolutions or use only digital video interfaces, this switch will not display them correctly. Verify that every connected computer can run at or below this resolution before purchasing.

How it compares

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

Price $306.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIOGEAR
Model nameGCS1808KITU
Product typeD-Sub, USB, PS/2
Display
Supported video resolution2048 × 1536, DDC2B
Ports & slots
Computer ports8 Ports
Power
Power requirementsVoltage DC 5.3 V
Amps 2.4A
Size & build
Product dimensions17 in × 1.75 in × 6.25 in
Shipping weight6.80 kg
Package size561 × 267 × 23 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0ºC to 50ºC(32ºF to 122ºF)
Humidity range0% to 80%,Non-Condensing
More details
Switching methodHotkeys, OSD, Button
Auto-scan interval1-255 sec.

Questions about this item

How much heat does the GCS1808KITU add to a rack when it runs all day at its 5.3V 2.4A rating?

It operates between 0°C and 50°C with a 5.3 V, 2.4 A power supply, so the unit stays within normal rack temperatures during continuous use.

Which cables and console peripherals must I already have to connect eight computers to this switch?

The kit includes eight USB KVM cables (four 6 ft and four 10 ft), so you only need a VGA monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse for the console side.

Will the 2048 x 1536 DDC2B video pass-through work with older PS/2-only servers I want to keep?

Yes, the switch supports both USB and PS/2 computers and handles 2048 x 1536 resolution through DDC2B, so legacy PS/2 servers connect without adapters.

More in KVM Switches & Rack Consoles

Similar items