APC 19" Rack LCD Console

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re building or refreshing a small rack and you don’t want to rely on a separate management workstation, APC’s 19" Rack LCD Console is a solid, “just works” type of kit. The fact it’s rack-mountable and designed for KVM environments means fewer faff moments during deployment—console access stays available even when you’re dealing with finicky server BIOS/firmware setups, headless installs, or remote hands situations. At £1,392.83 ex-VAT, it’s not cheap, but the value is mainly in reduced downtime and fewer operational headaches when you’re supporting multiple servers from the rack. In a UK B2B setting, that often pays for itself if you’re doing regular maintenance, firmware updates, or troubleshooting.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this unless you genuinely need an integrated rack console rather than using an existing KVM/management path. If you’re a single-site with only a couple of servers, or you already have reliable out-of-band management and/or a comfortable remote workflow, the cost can feel hard to justify. Also, make sure it actually fits your existing KVM switch ecosystem (and that your cabling/console expectations match); console hardware mismatches are a classic way to turn a “simple” purchase into extra labour. Overall: best for IT teams who manage real rack stacks day-to-day and want fast, dependable local console access—less so for minimal environments where remote management alone would cover your needs.