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Black 16-port KVM switch front panel with LED indicators and port buttons

Ksin

Ksin 16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVM Switch GCS1716

SKU CH-2R12-WRGWW

Controls 16 computers from one console with USB and PS/2 ports, cascades to 256 systems, and supports 2048×1536 video resolution

  • Product typeAccessories
  • Control 16 computers from one console with USB and PS/2 combo ports
  • Expand management to 256 systems by cascading two levels of switches
  • Monitor all connected PCs automatically using the built-in auto-scan mode
  • Send commands to every machine simultaneously through broadcast mode
  • Secure access with two-level password protection for the on-screen display

16-Port USB/PS/2 KVM for Server Racks

This Ksin GCS1716 switch lets administrators manage sixteen computers from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. It accepts both USB and PS/2 console cables, making it suitable for mixed legacy and modern server rooms. Multi-platform support covers Windows, Mac, Solaris and Linux without extra drivers. The unit is aimed at IT teams that need dense, centralised control.

Sustained Operation Across Cascaded Tiers

Front-panel LEDs, an on-screen display and hot-key sequences provide instant switching even during long monitoring sessions. Auto-scan mode cycles through connected systems at configurable intervals, while broadcast mode sends keystrokes to every attached computer simultaneously. Two-level password protection secures the OSD against unauthorised changes. Cascading two levels expands capacity to two hundred and fifty-six machines without performance loss.

Replaces Standalone Switches and Manual Cabling

The GCS1716 consolidates multiple smaller KVMs or crash-cart workflows into one rack-mountable appliance. Maximum video resolution reaches 2048 by 1536, matching typical server console output. The jump is worthwhile when rack space is limited and administrators need single-console access to more than eight systems, especially in mixed USB and PS/2 environments.

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Price $545.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How much power does the 16-port KVM switch draw when left on continuously?

The GCS1716 draws minimal power in operation; it is powered from the connected computers via the USB and PS/2 cables, so no separate mains adapter is required.

What cables or consoles must I already have to use the GCS1716 out of the box?

You need one VGA monitor, one USB keyboard and one USB mouse for the local console, plus a USB or PS/2 KVM cable set for each of the 16 computers you want to connect.

Will the switch pass 2048 x 1536 video from a legacy PS/2 server through to a modern USB console?

Yes, the combo ports accept both USB and PS/2 sources and the on-screen display supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 regardless of the server interface.

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