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Silver 1U rackmount KVM switch with sixteen yellow SPHD-15 ports and front push buttons

IOGEAR

IOGEAR GCS1716 16-port USB PS/2 KVM switch

SKU CH-3CH8-JRQW1 MPN GCS1716

Controls up to 256 computers from a single console with 16 USB and PS/2 ports and 2048 x 1536 video resolution

  • TypeD-Sub, USB, PS/2
  • PC Connectors16 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
  • Console ConnectorsConsole: 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow) Computer/KVM: 16 x SPHD-1
  • Computer Connections16 Ports
  • Monitor Connections1 Port
  • Video Resolution2048 x 1536, DDC2B
  • Control 16 computers from one console
  • Expand to 256 systems via cascade
  • Video up to 2048 x 1536 resolution
  • Auto-scan interval adjustable 1-255 seconds
  • USB 1.1 and PS/2 peripheral support

16-Port KVM for Server Rooms

The IOGEAR GCS1716 is a 16-port USB and PS/2 combo KVM switch designed for administrators who need to control multiple computers from a single console. It supports access for up to 256 computers when cascaded with compatible units. This rack-mountable device suits data centres and server rooms where space and peripheral consolidation are priorities.

Check Cabling and Console Ports

Verify that each target computer provides either a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse interface alongside a VGA video output compatible with the SPHD-15 connection. The console side requires a monitor, keyboard and mouse that connect via the single SPHD-18 port and the USB 1.1 Type A port. Ensure a DC 5.3V power source is available for the unit.

Rack-Mount Metal Chassis with SPHD Cabling

The steel chassis measures 17 inches wide by 1.75 inches high by 6.25 inches deep and weighs 8.3 pounds with accessories, fitting a standard 1U rack space. Sixteen SPHD-15 female ports on the rear handle computer links using proprietary combo cables that carry video, USB and PS/2 signals. Front-panel push buttons, hot-key sequences and an on-screen display provide daily port selection without software.

Highlights

  • Control 16 computers from one console
  • Expand to 256 systems via cascade
  • Video up to 2048 x 1536 resolution
  • Auto-scan interval adjustable 1-255 seconds
  • USB 1.1 and PS/2 peripheral support

Specifications

BrandIOGEAR
ModelGCS1716
TypeD-Sub, USB, PS/2
PC Connectors16 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
Console ConnectorsConsole: 1 x SPHD-18 Male (Yellow)
Computer/KVM: 16 x SPHD-15 Female (Yellow)
Power: 1 x DC Jack
USB: 1 x USB 1.1 Type A Female
Computer Connections16 Ports
Monitor Connections1 Port
Video Resolution2048 x 1536, DDC2B
PC SelectionPush Buttons/Hot Keys/OSD
AutoScan Interval1-255 sec.
TemperatureOperation: 0~50°C
Storage: -20~60°C
Humidity0% to 80%,Non-Condensing
Power FeaturesVoltage DC 5.3V
Amps 2.4A
FeaturesEliminates the excessive expense of additional monitors, keyboards and mice.
Increases office space, productivity, and provides as an energy cost savings solution.
It contributes to a greener environment by reducing the amount of waste generated by multiple components.
An easy / efficient way to organize and streamline a growing or expanding server operation.
Multi platform OS support - Windows, Mac, Sun Solaris , Linux
Easy to operate - computer selection via front panel LED's, intuitive OSD (on screen display), and HotKeys
Security - 2 level password protection for OSD
Maximum vide
Dimensions17" x 1.75" x 6.25"
Weight8.3 lbs. (w/accessories)
Shipping weight4.41 kg
Package size556 × 246 × 147 mm

Questions about this item

Does the GCS1716 ship with the SPHD-15 cables needed to link each computer, or must they be purchased separately?

The switch provides 16 SPHD-15 female ports for computers and one SPHD-18 male console port; cables for the computer connections are not included and must be sourced separately.

Should I choose the USB 1.1 port or the PS/2 connectors for the keyboard and mouse at the console?

The console uses a single SPHD-18 connector that carries both USB and PS/2 signals, so the choice depends on which legacy cables you attach to that port.

Will the 2048 x 1536 resolution hold across all 16 connected PCs without signal loss?

The switch supports up to 2048 x 1536 at the console port with DDC2B EDID pass-through, and AutoScan can cycle through the 16 ports at 1 to 255 second intervals.

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