KVM Console 17" HD LCD DIGITUS DS-72220-3GE 16-port VGA KVM with 17-inch HD LCD

The DIGITUS KVM Console 17" HD LCD DS-72220-3GE is a rack-mountable unit that combines a 17-inch HD LCD monitor, keyboard and touchpad with an integrated 16-port VGA KVM switch. Designed for server rooms, data centers and small IT closets, this console provides local, space-saving access to multiple VGA-equipped servers from a single pull-out unit mounted in a server rack. It supports direct switching and management tasks at the rack without requiring additional desktop peripherals.

Advantages

The integrated design reduces rack clutter by combining monitor, keyboard and touchpad in a single 1U/2U-compatible slide-out console, enabling quick physical access to up to 16 VGA servers through a single device. With local control directly at the rack, administrators can perform maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting without remote access. The HD 17-inch display delivers clear on-screen information for server management, while VGA compatibility ensures straightforward connection to legacy and contemporary VGA-equipped systems.

Suitable for

• Data centers requiring local rack-side management of multiple servers
• Server rooms and IT closets with limited space and need for a compact console
• Maintenance and troubleshooting tasks that require direct physical access to servers
• Environments where servers use VGA video output and centralized local control is preferred

Key specifications

• Integrated 17-inch HD LCD monitor
• Built-in keyboard and touchpad
• 16-port VGA KVM switching capability
• Rack-mount slide-out console form factor suitable for standard server racks
• Local switching and direct control at the rack

How to use

Install the console into a compatible server rack following rack-mount guidelines and secure it on the allocated rails. Connect the KVM cabling from the console to each server’s VGA and USB/keyboard-mouse interfaces as required by your server hardware. Power on the console and connected servers; use the built-in keyboard, touchpad and on-screen controls to switch between the connected servers and perform configuration, monitoring or maintenance tasks directly at the rack. Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for detailed cabling diagrams and initial configuration steps if necessary.

Usage recommendations

Place the console in an accessible rack position to allow comfortable use during maintenance. Ensure VGA and peripheral connectors on servers are compatible or use appropriate adapters if needed. For routine updates and diagnostics, use the console for direct access and local troubleshooting; combine with network-based management tools for remote administration.