Eaton B072‑016‑1‑IP 16‑Port NetCommander Cat5 IP KVM Switch

Overview :

The Eaton B072‑016‑1‑IP is a rack‑mountable digital KVM (Keyboard‑Video‑Mouse) switch with integrated IP remote access, designed to control multiple servers or computers from both local and network locations. It is deployed by systems administrators and network engineers in server rooms, data closets, and distributed IT environments where consolidated console access and remote management reduce on‑site intervention and improve operational efficiency.

This model supports up to 16 host systems via inexpensive Cat5e/6/6a cabling and occupies a standard 1U rack footprint. The integrated IP interface enables secure browser‑based or client application remote access, allowing administrators to control connected servers over LAN or WAN. A second Ethernet port provides redundancy to maintain remote access availability if one network path fails.

In typical deployments, the B072‑016‑1‑IP sits upstream of critical servers, virtual hosts, storage nodes, or network appliances that require remote troubleshooting, maintenance, or configuration without physically accessing each console. It supports simultaneous local and remote sessions, allowing a local technician and a remote operator to work independently on different endpoints.

Integration is facilitated through standard VGA and USB/PS2 interfaces on the local console and RJ45 connections for host links via server interface units (SIUs), which are sold separately. The IP interface supports IPv4/IPv6 protocols, multi‑level authentication (e.g., RADIUS, LDAP/S), and virtual media for remote ISO mounting or file transfer when paired with the appropriate SIU.

A practical deployment includes installing the unit in a 19‑inch rack controlling 16 servers across multiple racks, consolidating console access while enabling remote IT teams to perform updates or recover systems without physical presence. It is not intended as a replacement for out‑of‑band console servers that require serial management interfaces or for environments needing integrated power control without additional PDUs.

Key Features

• 16‑port Cat5e/6 KVM control from one local/remote console
• IP remote management via dual Ethernet with redundancy
• 1U rack‑mountable steel housing for structured IT racks
• Supports VGA video up to 1920 × 1200 and USB/PS2 I/O
• Virtual media support and multi‑level authentication