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Black 1U rack-mount metal box with front push buttons and rear port array

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite B042-016 16-Port 1U Rack-Mount KVM Switch

SKU CH-XBVP-MRQS3 MPN B042-016

Control 16 computers from one VGA monitor with USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse, expandable to 256 systems via daisy-chaining

  • Computer ports16 Ports
  • Supported video resolution2048 × 1536
  • Switching methodPush Buttons/Hot Keys/OSD
  • Product typeD-Sub, USB, PS/2
  • Key featuresConnect up to 128 computers by daisy-chaining up to 8 levels
  • Product dimensions16.1 inW × 6.5 inD × 1.8 inH
  • Control 16 computers from one console using USB or PS/2 peripherals
  • Daisy-chain up to 8 switch levels to manage 128 systems total
  • Expand further to 256 computers by linking 15 additional B040/42 units
  • Supports video resolution up to 2048 x 1536 for sharp display output
  • Fits standard 19-inch racks in a compact 1U 1.8-inch high form factor

Rack-Mount KVM for 16 Servers

The Tripp Lite B042-016 is a 1U KVM switch that lets administrators control sixteen computers from a single VGA monitor, USB or PS/2 keyboard, and mouse. It fits a standard 19-inch rack and includes an on-screen display for port naming and selection. Daisy-chaining supports up to 128 connected systems across eight levels of compatible B042-series switches.

Thermals and Power in a 1U Chassis

The unit draws power from an included multi-national AC adapter and operates without integrated fans, relying on passive airflow within the rack. Its 1.8-inch height leaves minimal clearance, so adjacent equipment should not block the top or bottom vents. Power consumption remains low during typical switching operations, producing no audible noise in a server-room environment.

Build Quality and Daily Connectivity

A metal chassis and front-panel push buttons provide durable physical port selection alongside hot-key and OSD methods. The rear panel uses HD15 video ports and combo USB/PS/2 connectors for each of the sixteen computer links. Separate P780-series cable kits are required to attach target machines, and a daisy-chain terminator is supplied for the last switch in a cascade.

How it compares

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Price $683.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Model nameB042-016
Product typeD-Sub, USB, PS/2
Display
Supported video resolution2048 × 1536
Ports & slots
Computer ports16 Ports
Size & build
Product dimensions16.1 inW × 6.5 inD × 1.8 inH
Shipping weight2.98 kg
Package size434 × 292 × 71 mm
More details
Switching methodPush Buttons/Hot Keys/OSD

Questions about this item

How do I install the B042-016 into a standard 19-inch rack, and what step is often missed?

Mount the 1U chassis using the included rackmount hardware kit, then connect the multi-national AC power adapter before linking any computers; the step often missed is powering the switch first so the on-screen display and hot-key detection initialise correctly.

Which cables or modules will need replacement if I change the connected computers from PS/2 to USB?

The P780-Series USB/PS2 combo KVM cable kits (sold separately) must be swapped for each port you convert; the daisy-chain cable and terminator remain unchanged.

At what point does video quality hit a hard limit during sustained operation?

The on-board video circuitry caps resolution at 2048 x 1536; pushing beyond that resolution or exceeding the 16-port single-tier limit forces daisy-chaining, which adds cable length and can degrade signal integrity first.

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