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1U rackmount KVM console with 19in LCD screen and 8 VGA ports

STARTECH

STARTECH RKCONS1908K 1U 19in 8-port VGA KVM switch

SKU CH-J4HE-JRR41 MPN RKCONS1908K

A 1U rack-mount console with an integrated 19in LCD and 8-port VGA KVM switch controls eight USB or PS/2 servers from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse

  • PC connectionsPC Interface: USB and PS/2 PC Video Type: VGA
  • Console portsConsole Interface(s): 8 x VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) F
  • Supported video resolution1284 × 1024
  • Monitor supportDisplay Size: 19 in Brightness: 250 cd/m2 Color Depth: 8-bit
  • Power requirementsPower Consumption (In Watts): 21 W
  • Product typeD-Sub
  • Control eight servers from a single 1U drawer
  • 19in LCD at 1280 x 1024 with 250 cd/m2 brightness
  • USB and PS/2 cables included for every port
  • 21W power draw and 50 000 hrs MTBF reliability
  • Variable-depth rails fit standard 48.26 cm racks

1U 19in 8-port VGA KVM console

This StarTech.com RKCONS1908K rackmount console integrates a 19in LCD, keyboard and touchpad with an 8-port VGA KVM switch in a single 1U drawer. It connects eight servers using the supplied USB and PS/2 KVM cables and occupies only 48.26 cm of rack depth.

Suits admins managing up to eight VGA servers

The unit supports one local user at a maximum analog resolution of 1280 x 1024 and a panel resolution of 1284 x 1024. Buyers needing IP-based remote access, multi-user concurrent sessions or digital video inputs such as HDMI or DisplayPort should consider other solutions.

Eight VGA ports with USB and PS/2 server interfaces

The integrated switch provides eight 15-pin VGA inputs for servers and a single VGA output for the built-in display, while server-side keyboard and mouse use USB 2.0 Type-A and PS/2 connectors. All eight KVM cables, mounting rails and regional power cords are included.

How it compares

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Price $1,435.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameRKCONS1908K
Product typeD-Sub
Display
Supported video resolution1284 × 1024
Graphics
Monitor supportDisplay Size: 19 in
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Color Depth: 8-bit, 16.7M colors
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
IP Control: No
Maximum Analog Resolutions: 1280 × 1024
Maximum Number of Users : 1
MTBF: 50, 000 Hrs
Pixel Pitch Support: 0.264 × 0.264 mm
Supported Resolutions:
1024 × 768
1280 × 720 (High-definition 720p)
1280 × 1024
Ports & slots
PC connectionsPC Interface: USB and PS/2
PC Video Type: VGA
Console portsConsole Interface(s):
8 x VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) Female Input
Host Connectors:
1 x VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) Female Output
Other Interface(s) :
1 x VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) Female Input
2 x USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 Female Input
2 x PS/2 (6 pin, Mini-DIN) Female Input
Power
Power requirementsPower Consumption (In Watts): 21 W
Size & build
Product dimensions25.3 in × 19 in × 1.7 in
Product weight29.8 lb (13.5 kg)
Shipping weight8.62 kg
Package size762 × 622 × 178 mm
In the box
In the box1 x rack console
8 x KVM cables
8 x M5 cage nuts
8 x M5 screws
5 x regional power cords (NA, JP, UK, EU, ANZ)
4 x mounting rails (variable lengths) for consistency
1 x quick-start guide

Questions about this item

Will the RKCONS1908K connect to my older servers that still use PS/2 keyboards and mice?

Yes, each of the eight included KVM cables provides both USB and PS/2 connectors, so you can attach legacy PS/2 systems directly.

How can I verify the 19in LCD is displaying the maximum 1280 x 1024 resolution after installation?

Open the on-screen display menu using the front-panel buttons and confirm the active resolution shows 1280 x 1024.

Which cables and mounting hardware ship with the RKCONS1908K so I know what not to order separately?

The box contains the rack console, eight KVM cables, eight M5 cage nuts, eight M5 screws, five regional power cords and four variable-length mounting rails.

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