Eaton B030‑DP08‑17D – 8‑Port DisplayPort KVM Console with 17″ LCD

Overview

The Eaton B030‑DP08‑17D is an integrated rack‑mount KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch console designed for consolidated local access to multiple servers and systems in IT racks. It is typically deployed by data center engineers, network administrators, and infrastructure technicians in core racks, consolidation points, and remote server closets to reduce physical console clutter and centralize access to up to eight DisplayPort‑equipped hosts. The unit combines a built‑in 17″ LCD display, keyboard, and touchpad with an 8‑port KVM switch — all in a single 1U rack package.

This console supports eight DisplayPort host connections with USB keyboard/mouse interfaces, allowing control of multiple servers or computers using one integrated display and input. The large 17″ LCD panel supports Full HD (1920×1080 @ 60 Hz) resolution and is mounted on a dual‑rail mechanism, enabling the screen to remain deployed while the keyboard/touchpad slides away, optimizing rack aisle access.

Deployment scenarios include environments with multiple rack servers, virtualization hosts, or network appliances requiring direct local access for configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting without dedicating separate peripherals for each device. The console’s On‑Screen Display (OSD), pushbutton selectors, and keyboard hotkeys provide quick port switching.

Unlike IP‑enabled console systems, this model is local‑access only, focusing on physical console control without remote browser‑based management. For deployments where out‑of‑band remote access is required, IP‑enabled KVM consoles (e.g., B030‑DP08‑17DIP) should be considered instead.

This unit is not suitable for use cases requiring WAN‑based control, multi‑site access, or environments with very high port counts beyond eight hosts. In such use cases, enterprise KVM over IP solutions or console servers should be evaluated.

Key Features

• 8‑port DisplayPort KVM switch console in 1U rack format
• Integrated 17″ Full HD LCD with dual‑rail design
• USB keyboard + touchpad for local server interaction
• Hotkey, pushbutton, and OSD port selection
• Built‑in USB 1.1 hub port for peripheral devices