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Black 16-port rack-mount KVM switch with front push buttons and status LEDs

TRENDnet

TRENDnet TK-1603R 16-Port USB KVM Switch

SKU CH-W1Y5-XS8MJ MPN TK-1603R

Controls up to 16 computers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse, supports USB and PS/2 console ports, auto-scan from 10 to 100 seconds, and 2048 x 1536 VGA resolution

  • PC connections16 x VGA HDB 15-pin (female)
  • Console ports1 x USB (Type A) / PS/2 (6-pin Mini Din) Mouse 1 x USB (Type
  • Computer ports16 Ports
  • Monitor ports1 Port
  • Supported video resolution2048 × 1536
  • Switching methodPush Buttons/Hot Keys
  • Control 16 computers from a single console
  • Console port accepts USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse
  • Push-button and hot-key switching for fast access
  • Programmable auto-scan interval from 10 to 99 seconds
  • Supports VGA resolution up to 2048 x 1536

16-Port USB KVM Switch for Server Racks

The TRENDnet TK-1603R is a rack-mountable KVM switch that lets administrators control up to 16 computers or servers from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. It supports USB and PS/2 console interfaces and USB-only connections on the PC side. The unit works with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The switch operates between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) in non-condensing humidity up to 80 percent. It draws power from an included 9V DC 1A external adapter, so no internal fan or active cooling is required. Silent solid-state operation keeps noise at zero in normal use.

Bundled Accessories and Software Impact

The package includes the KVM switch, the external power adapter and a user manual. No driver installation is needed because the device uses plug-and-play USB and PS/2 interfaces on the console side. Hot-key and push-button switching, programmable auto-scan intervals from 10 to 99 seconds and LED status indicators work immediately after connection.

How it compares

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Price $190.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRENDnet
Model nameTK-1603R
Product typeDVI, PS/2, USB
Display
Supported video resolution2048 × 1536
Ports & slots
PC connections16 x VGA HDB 15-pin (female)
Console ports1 x USB (Type A) / PS/2 (6-pin Mini Din) Mouse
1 x USB (Type A) / PS/2 (6-pin Mini Din) Keyboard
1 x VGA HDB 15-pin (female)
Computer ports16 Ports
Monitor ports1 Port
USB supportWith USB support
Power
Power requirements9 V DC 1A External Power Adapter
Size & build
Product dimensions16.0 in × 6.5 in × 1.8 in
Product weight4.5 lb (2.04 kg)
Shipping weight2.88 kg
Package size396 × 297 × 56 mm
In the box
In the boxKVM Switch
Power Adapter
User Manual
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Humidity range0%~80% (non-condensing)
More details
Switching methodPush Buttons/Hot Keys
Auto-scan interval10-100 seconds (Programmable through Hot-Key)

Questions about this item

How do I install the TK-1603R in a rack, and which connection step do people often miss?

Mount the 16.0" x 6.5" x 1.8" unit in a standard rack, connect the 9V DC 1A external power adapter first, then attach up to 16 computers via the VGA HDB 15-pin and USB cables, and finally plug the console keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the front ports; the step most often missed is powering the switch before connecting the computers.

What maintenance or replacement will the TK-1603R need over time?

The external 9V DC 1A power adapter is the only field-replaceable part; the switch itself has no fan, battery, or user-serviceable components, so maintenance is limited to keeping the vents clear and operating within the 0 °C–40 °C temperature and 0 %–80 % non-condensing humidity range.

What limit appears first when the TK-1603R runs continuously under full load?

The thermal limit of 40 °C ambient temperature is the first constraint; the metal chassis relies on passive cooling, so sustained operation in a poorly ventilated rack can push the unit past its rated operating temperature before any electronic limit is reached.

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