Eaton B024‑DPU16 16‑Port 4K DisplayPort USB KVM Switch

Overview :

The Eaton B024‑DPU16 is a 16‑port DisplayPort/USB KVM switch designed for centralized control of multiple computers from a single console. IT administrators, operations center engineers, and AV/IT integrators deploy it where dense server or workstation environments require efficient keyboard, video, mouse, audio, and USB peripheral sharing for up to 16 hosts. It solves operational complexity by consolidating console access and reducing physical peripheral footprint at workstation stations.

From a technical deployment perspective, this KVM supports true 4K UHD video at up to 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz over DisplayPort with HDCP compliance, integrated stereo audio switching, and a built‑in two‑port USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub for shared USB peripherals. Control is facilitated via front‑panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and an on‑screen display (OSD) interface. The unit is firmware‑upgradeable and compatible with Windows, macOS, Sun, and Linux hosts.

Mechanically, the B024‑DPU16 fits a 1U EIA‑standard 19″ rack and includes rack‑mount hardware. It can also be deployed on a desktop with included rubber feet. This flexibility allows integration into server racks, operator consoles, and AV control rooms where structured access and physical footprint control are priorities.

Integration with display and peripheral ecosystems is straightforward: connect up to 16 host systems with DisplayPort video, USB keyboard/mouse interfaces, and optional 3.5 mm audio to the rear ports, and attach a single DisplayPort console and USB devices to the front console ports. Supported cascades allow expansion to control up to 256 hosts from a single console when multiple units are chained.

In practical deployment, the switch is used in data center racks to provide administrators with consolidated access to server clusters, or in control centers where multiple workstations need a unified console for troubleshooting and operations without deploying multiple keyboards and mice. Cascading multiple units extends this to large labs and enterprise IT rooms.

This device should not be used where IP‑based remote KVM access is required (e.g., remote over network without local console), nor as a video distribution amplifier or video wall controller. It is strictly a local KVM switch with USB peripheral sharing and audio switching.

Key Features

• 16 DisplayPort host ports with USB and audio control

• Supports 4K UHD (4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz) with HDCP

• Built‑in USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub shares peripherals

• On‑screen display with hotkey, pushbutton control

• 1U rackmount with desktop feet included