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APC KVM Switches and Corresponding Cables/Server Modules

APC KVM Part Numbers and Corresponding Cables/Server Modules

KVMXXXX Series KVM Switches/Cabling

The KVMXXXX series of KVM Switches include KVM0108A, KVM0116A, KVM1116P, KVM0216A, KVM2116P, and KVM2132P. There is no backwards or forwards compatibility between this series and any other KVM models or families listed below except for the AP5641 power management cables and AP5262/AP5262 daisy chain cables as listed below.

KVM0108A/KVM0116A - SMB Analog KVMs are compatible with:

KVM-USB - APC KVM 2G, Server Module, USB
KVM-PS2 - APC KVM 2G, Server Module, PS/2
AP5262 - APC KVM Daisy-Chain Cable - 2 ft (0.6 m)
AP5263 - APC KVM Daisy-Chain Cable - 6 ft (1.8 m)
- Please note: It is possible to connect AP5262/AP5263 together for a maximum length of 18 ft.

KVM1116P, KVM2116P, KVM2132P - SMB/Digital IP KVMs are compatible with:

KVM-USB - APC KVM 2G, Server Module, USB
KVM-PS2 - APC KVM 2G, Server Module, PS/2
KVM-USBVM - APC KVM 2G, Server Module, USB with Virtual Media
KVM-PS2VM - APC KVM 2G, Server Module, PS/2 with Virtual Media
KVM-USBVMCAC - APC KVM 2G, Server Module, USB with Virtual Media and CAC
KVM-SERIAL - APC KVM 2G, Server Module, Serial
AP5641 - APC KVM Power Management Cable

The analog KVM (AP5602) and Digital IP KVMs (AP5610, AP5615, AP5616) use their own set of server modules and cabling. There is no backward or forward compatibility between the AP56XX KVMs and APC's first generation IP/Cat5 KVM offering (AP54XX). There is also no compatibility between the aforementioned models and the KVMXXXX KVM series, except for the AP5641 power management cable. All require CAT5 or 6 UTP cabling.

AP5602 - CAT5 analog KVM is compatible with:

AP5630 APC KVM PS/2 Server Module
AP5631 APC KVM USB Server Module
AP5632 APC KVM SUN Server Module

AP5610, AP5615, AP5616 - IP KVM's are compatible with

AP5630 - APC KVM PS/2 Server Module
AP5631 - APC KVM USB Server Module
AP5632 - APC KVM SUN Server Module
AP5634 - APC KVM USB VM Server Module
AP5635 - APC KVM PS/2 VM Server Module
AP5636 - APC KVM VT100 Serial Server Module
- AP5640 - Power supply for Serial Server Module *
AP5641 - APC KVM Power Management Cable**

* Power supply for Serial Server Module can support up to (4) APC KVM Serial Server Modules.

** AP5641 is the only supported cable for Power management. AP9317 has similar connections but should NOT be used as it is for a different purpose.

The first generation of APC CAT5 Analog KVM (AP5401) and IP KVM (AP5405) require both a server module and CAT5 or 6 UTP cabling.

AP5401 - 16 port Analog CAT5 KVM (PC PS/2, PC & SUN USB, SUN Mini-DIN)
AP5405 - 16 port IP KVM (PC PS/2, PC & SUN USB, SUN Mini-DIN)

AP5460 - CAT5/IP KVM PS/2 Server Module (SM)
AP5461 - CAT5/IP KVM USB Server Module (SM)
AP5462 - CAT5/IP KVM SUN Server Module (SM)

The APC Multi-Platform Analog KVM Switches with pre-set lengths of cables listed below:

AP5201 - 8 port Multi-Platform Analog KVM (PC PS/2, USB, SUN 13W3 or VGA)
AP5202 - 16 port Multi-Platform Analog KVM (PC PS/2, USB, SUN 13W3 or VGA)
AP5808 - 17" Rack LCD Console with Integrated 8 Port Analog KVM Switch
AP5816 - 17" Rack LCD Console with Integrated 16 Port Analog KVM Switch

AP5264 – 3' PS/2 Cable
AP5250 – 6' PS/2 Cable
AP5251 - 6' SUN (13W3) Cable
AP5252 - 6' SUN (VGA) Cable
AP5253 – 6' USB Cable
AP5254 – 12' PS/2 Cable
AP5255 - 12' SUN (13W3) Cable
AP5256 - 12’ SUN (VGA) Cable
AP5257 – 12’ USB Cable
AP5258 - 25' PS/2 Cable
AP5259 - 25' SUN (13W3) Cable
AP5260 - 25' SUN (VGA) Cable
AP5261 - 25' USB Cable
AP5262 - 2' AP52XX/AP58XX Daisy Chain Cable
AP5263 - 6' AP52XX/AP58XX Daisy Chain Cable
AP5821 - 6' USB Extension Cable (AP5808/AP5816 only)
AP5822 - 12' USB Extension Cable (AP5808/AP5816 only)
AP5823 - 25' USB Extension Cable (AP5808/AP5816 only)

***Note: These KVM switches and related cables are no longer manufactured or sold by APC.

AP9254 4 port KVM (PC only)

AP9850 - 10’ PS/2 Cable
AP9851 - 25’ PS/2 Cable for AP9254/ AP9258

AP9258 8 port KVM (PC only)

AP9850 - 10’ PS/2 Cable for AP9254/ AP9258
AP9851 - 25’ PS/2 Cable for AP9254/ AP9258

AP9278 8 port KVM (PC/Sun PS/2, USB)

AP9850 - 10’ PS/2 Cable for AP9254/ AP9258
AP9851 - 25’ PS/2 Cable for AP9254/ AP9258
AP9853 - 15’ Cable for Sun for AP9278
AP9854 - 15’ 13W3 Cable for Sun for AP9278
AP9855 - 12’ USB Cable for AP9278

Pairing Cable for AP9258 and AP9254 ONLY: AP9852

*NOTE: In order to pair the above KVMs, the units must have a serial number greater than: RA0235

MasterView KVM Part #s and Corresponding Cables

58066 – 4 port KVM (PC only) Cascade up to 64 PCs

58PS2V-Length – Available in 6, 10, 15 and 25 foot lengths, for PS/2 Kbd/Mouse, Video
58ATV-Length – Available in 6, 10, 15 and 25 foot lengths for, PC Kbd, Serial Mouse, Video

58065 – 8 port KVM (PC only) Cascade up to 302 PCs