Looking for a simple & intuitive solution that means that you can access & manage servers across your entire network? HP KVM Analog Console Switches allow you to view & manage up to 256 rackmount servers across your data center through a single user interface. Utilizing a local On-Screen Display (OSD) interface, accessed through a rack console such as the HP LCD8500, the switch provides intuitive menus for accessing each attached server or serial managed device. HP's KVM Analog Console Switches support an optional USB (Universal Serial Bus) Remote Access Key that means that you can upgrade to KVM-over-IP functionality, providing remote access & management via the On-Board Web Interface (OBWI). Available in 8 & 16-Port versions, standard rack mounting of the KVM Analog Console Switch will share 1U (1.75") of front panel rack space with the rack console. However, each model can also be mounted in a "zero U" profile by mounting in the side rails of the rack.