APC 17" Rack LCD Console with Integrated 16 Port Analog KVM Switch

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At £1,992 ex-VAT, this APC 17" rack LCD KVM with an integrated 16‑port analog switch is only really “worth it” if you have a specific need for a multi‑server, shared-console setup in a rack environment and you actually expect to keep using analog KVM today and tomorrow. The big plus is operational: one console per rack, quick switching between multiple machines, and a more professional fit than stacking separate drawers/console kits. APC also tends to be the kind of brand IT teams trust when uptime and familiarity matter more than chasing the newest tech.

That said, I’d be cautious. Analog KVM is an older approach, and for teams running modern graphics-heavy workloads, you can run into less-than-ideal image clarity, refresh/latency quirks, and occasional “this worked fine in the past” frustration. If you’re buying this to support a bunch of headless servers with low graphics demands (BIOS/POST, management consoles, admin access), it’s a reasonable fit. If you’re consolidating workloads where display fidelity matters, or you have any appetite for future-proofing, I’d push you toward a digital/IP-style console solution instead. Also, make sure 16 ports is genuinely the right number—KVMs are one of those things you don’t like to overspend on, and you don’t like having to add later.