Tripp Lite NetDirector 8-Port 1U Rack-Mount KVM Switch

The Tripp Lite NetDirector B022-U08 is an 8-port, 1U rack-mount KVM switch for IT administrators who need to control up to eight computers from one local console, with video resolutions up to 2048 × 1536.

Recommended For

• Rack administrators who need to switch a local keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor between up to eight servers from one console.
• IT staff installing or servicing several rack-mounted computers who want to select systems using front-panel buttons, hotkeys, or the on-screen display.
• Small server-room or lab teams consolidating console access in a 1U rack space, especially where connected computers use VGA and USB or PS/2 keyboard-and-mouse connections.
• Users who need occasional access to older or standard-resolution VGA systems rather than a modern high-resolution display setup.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• In a small server rack, an administrator uses one keyboard, mouse, and monitor to check or manage several connected servers, switching to the needed system from the local console instead of keeping a separate console at each machine.
• While installing or troubleshooting a server, an administrator switches the shared console to that machine to view its display and use its keyboard and mouse, including when the usual network-based management is unavailable.
• In a growing rack, an IT team connects additional compatible NetDirector switches so more computers can be reached through a shared KVM setup, rather than adding a separate keyboard-and-monitor station for each server.
• When moving files or other data between systems, an administrator can connect an external USB device to the switch’s front USB port and make it available to connected computers, subject to the device and system setup.
• In a server room where several machines need occasional hands-on attention, staff can select a computer using the switch’s controls or on-screen menu, reducing the need to move a dedicated console between machines.

Spec Summary