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Black 1U rack-mountable console server with sixteen serial ports two USB ports two RJ-45 network ports

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite B097-016 16-Port Serial Console Server 2 USB Dual GbE 4GB Flash 1U server accessory

SKU CH-QQVF-RKDNJ MPN B097-016

A 1U rack-mountable console server with 16 serial ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet and two USB ports for out-of-band management

  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Product colorBlack
  • Centralised serial control for 16 devices from one 1U appliance
  • Dual gigabit Ethernet ports provide redundant network paths for remote management
  • Two USB ports add flexible peripheral or storage connectivity
  • Four-gigabyte onboard flash stores configurations and logs locally
  • TAA-compliant build with RoHS certification suits government and regulated deployments

16-Port Console Server

The Tripp Lite B097-016 provides 16 serial ports for out-of-band management of network devices. It fits in a 1U rack space and includes dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for redundant connectivity. Two USB ports and 4 GB of internal flash storage are also integrated. This unit targets administrators who need centralised serial access to routers, switches and servers.

Bundled Cables and Adapters

The package ships with two C13 to NEMA 5-15P power cords and two Cat5e patch cables for immediate network connection. A straight-through serial adapter, a crossover DB9-to-RJ45 adapter and a modular DB9-to-RJ45 adapter cover common console cable pinouts. Rack-mounting hardware and six rubber feet are included for either rack or desktop installation. A quick start guide helps with initial configuration.

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Redundancy

Two independent RJ-45 network ports allow the console server to connect to separate management networks or provide failover if one link fails. Each port supports 10/100/1000Base-T speeds for broad compatibility. This redundancy is the key specification for environments that require continuous remote access during network maintenance or outages. Buyers needing only a single management link may find simpler alternatives.

How it compares

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Price $1,852.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight3.72 kg
Package size493 × 274 × 86 mm

Questions about this item

How often will the internal flash storage need replacement on this console server?

The unit includes 4 GB of flash memory with no user-serviceable replacement interval specified by the manufacturer.

Which resource hits its limit first when all sixteen serial ports run continuously?

The 10/100/1000Base-T network interfaces set the sustained throughput ceiling for aggregated serial traffic.

How much heat and noise does the 1U appliance produce when mounted in a rack all day?

The fanless design operates silently; power draw stays within the 100-240 V AC input range with no published thermal output figure.

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