The IBM 17351GX-R is a 1U rack-mountable console KVM switch designed for data center and server room environments. It provides 8 RJ-45 ports for keyboard, mouse, and monitor connectivity via Cat5/Cat6 cabling, plus 2 standard VGA 15-pin ports for direct local console access. This configuration supports up to 8 remote or local console sessions simultaneously, making it suitable for managing multiple servers, storage systems, and network appliances from a single control point. The compact 1U form factor integrates efficiently into standard server racks while maintaining full out-of-band management capability independent of network infrastructure.
Typical use cases include centralized console management across blade servers, storage arrays, and networking equipment in enterprise data centers, as well as disaster recovery and remote hands scenarios where reliable out-of-band access is critical. The switch enables administrators to control multiple systems without dedicated console monitors or separate management networks.
IBM 17351GX-R. Tested and guaranteed; available via quote.
