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Black APC AP5253 KVM USB cable, six foot length, three connectors

APC

APC AP5253 6 ft KVM USB cable

SKU CH-S0HF-Q5SQ3 MPN AP5253

Six-foot black KVM USB cable with three connectors links computers to switches

  • Length6 ft.
  • ColorBlack
  • Connectors3
  • SpecificationsWeight: 0.25 lbs.
  • Connects three devices with a single cable
  • Six-foot length reaches across standard rack spaces
  • Lightweight 0.25 lb design reduces cable strain
  • Black finish blends into server environments
  • APC model AP5253 built for KVM switching

Purpose and fit

The APC AP5253 is a 6 ft KVM USB cable designed to link a single workstation to a KVM switch or compatible server console. Its three connectors carry keyboard, mouse and video signals over one unified cable, reducing desk clutter for administrators managing multiple systems from one set of peripherals. The 6 ft length suits standard rack-to-console distances in small server rooms or lab benches.

Sustained-use behaviour

The cable maintains a stable USB connection during extended switching sessions without the signal dropouts that can occur with longer passive runs. Its 0.25 lb weight keeps strain on switch ports minimal even when the cable is left connected for months. The fixed 6 ft reach avoids the coiled excess that can degrade high-frequency video quality over time.

Build and daily handling

A black PVC jacket protects the internal conductors from abrasion in dense cable trays while remaining flexible enough for tidy routing behind racks. Three moulded connectors lock securely into USB and video ports, preventing accidental disconnection when adjacent cables are adjusted. The lightweight assembly adds negligible load to vertical cable managers and simplifies future reconfiguration.

Highlights

  • Connects three devices with a single cable
  • Six-foot length reaches across standard rack spaces
  • Lightweight 0.25 lb design reduces cable strain
  • Black finish blends into server environments
  • APC model AP5253 built for KVM switching

Specifications

BrandAPC
ModelAP5253
Length6 ft.
ColorBlack
Connectors3
SpecificationsWeight: 0.25 lbs.
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size165 × 51 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 0.25 lb weight mean the AP5253 adds noticeable drag or heat inside a closed rack?

At only 0.25 lb the cable is very light, so it adds virtually no mechanical strain and generates no heat of its own during continuous use.

What ports must my KVM switch and target server already provide for this 3-connector cable to work?

You need a USB Type-A port on the KVM console side and matching USB and video ports on the server side that correspond to the cable’s three connectors.

Will the AP5253 connect cleanly to a legacy PS/2-only server I still run?

The cable uses USB connectors, so a PS/2-only server would require a separate USB-to-PS/2 adapter that is not included.

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