APC 17" Rack LCD Console with Integrated 8 Port Analog KVM Switch

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you need a proper rack-mounted console with KVM built in, this APC unit is the “grown-up” option—tidy cabling, no messing around with separate console hardware, and it’s designed to live in a comms room without feeling fragile. The integrated 8-port analog KVM is especially handy when you’re supporting a small server estate (or multiple network devices) from one operator station and you don’t want to burn time on switching/patching. At ~£2,065 ex-VAT, you’re paying for reliability and rack-ready convenience more than you’re paying for flashy performance.

That price is the catch. If your use case is light (a couple of servers, occasional access) or you’re already standardised on a newer digital/KVM-over-IP approach, you may find better value elsewhere—especially because analog KVMs can become a bottleneck in environments where you need higher fidelity, longer cable runs, or remote access. This is a good buy for UK B2B teams that want local, in-rack console management and predictable operation—server rooms, small data suites, MSPs doing on-site work where simple and robust beats “cool tech.” I’d avoid it if you’re trying to future-proof for remote management or you expect frequent, high-attention console sessions across many devices.