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Rectangular 1U metal chassis with front port buttons and LEDs

IOGEAR

IOGEAR GCS1808KITUTAA 8-Port KVM Switch

SKU CH-Q153-3DK1G MPN GCS1808KITUTAA

Controls eight USB or PS/2 computers from one console at up to 2048 x 1536 resolution with included cables

  • Computer ports8 Ports
  • Supported video resolution2048 × 1536
  • Power requirementsDC 5.3 V/2.4A
  • Product typeUSB, PS/2
  • Key featuresConnects Directly to 8 Computers 2-Level Cascade Supports 12
  • Product dimensions17 × 1.75 × 6.25 in(WxHxD)
  • Controls 8 computers from one console with USB and PS/2 support
  • Cascades to 128 systems using two-level expansion
  • Includes four 6-foot and four 10-foot USB cables plus one 6-foot PS/2 cable
  • Delivers 2048 x 1536 video resolution for crisp display
  • Fits 1U rack space measuring 17 x 1.75 x 6.25 inches

8-Port USB and PS/2 KVM Switch

This KVM switch provides a single console with keyboard, monitor and mouse access to eight directly connected computers. It ships with four 6-foot USB cables, four 10-foot USB cables and one 6-foot PS/2 cable for immediate deployment. The unit fits a standard 1U rack space and supports Windows, Mac, Linux and Sun platforms.

Video Limited to 2048 x 1536 Resolution

The analog VGA interface caps display output at 2048 by 1536 pixels, so modern 4K or high-refresh-rate monitors cannot run at their native settings. Daisy-chaining two levels expands control to 128 systems, yet the same resolution ceiling applies across every linked unit. Buyers needing higher resolutions or digital video formats should consider a different switch class.

Eight Direct Computer Connections

The defining specification is the eight native computer ports, which can be doubled through cascading to reach 128 managed systems. If your environment requires more than eight directly attached servers without adding intermediate switches, this model will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

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Price $334.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIOGEAR
Model nameGCS1808KITUTAA
Product typeUSB, PS/2
Display
Supported video resolution2048 × 1536
Ports & slots
Computer ports8 Ports
Power
Power requirementsDC 5.3 V/2.4A
Size & build
Product dimensions17 × 1.75 × 6.25 in(WxHxD)
Product weight5.58 lb (2.53 kg)
Shipping weight6.35 kg
Package size572 × 267 × 241 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 6 ft or 10 ft USB KVM cables for my rack layout?

The kit includes four 6 ft and four 10 ft USB KVM cables; use the shorter ones for servers in the same rack and the longer ones for gear in adjacent racks.

What does the 2048 x 1536 resolution mean when I am sitting at the console?

It is the maximum video resolution the switch passes through, so your monitor can display up to that pixel count without scaling or signal loss.

How many computers can I actually control through the USB and PS/2 ports?

The front panel handles eight direct connections, and two-level cascading expands the limit to 128 computers from one keyboard, monitor and mouse.

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