{"product_id":"hpe-af616a-517690-001-513735-001-server-console-0x2x8-port-analog-switch","title":"HPE AF616A 517690-001 513735-001 Server Console 0x2x8 Port Analog Switch","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nq8ynu\" data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hpe\"\u003eHPE \u003c\/a\u003eAF616A (spare numbers 517690-001 \/ 513735-001) is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/switches-circuit-protection\"\u003eserver console switch\u003c\/a\u003e module designed for managing multiple servers from a single keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) interface. It is part of HPE’s analog KVM switching solutions, allowing administrators to control multiple rack servers centrally. Commonly used in data centers and server rooms, it enables efficient system management, maintenance, and troubleshooting across multiple systems from one console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"plkbhx\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eThe HPE AF616A console switch is used in IT and industrial server environments requiring centralized server management. Typical applications include data centers, server racks, network operations centers, and industrial control systems where multiple servers must be monitored and controlled efficiently from a single interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AF616A\u003cbr data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e• Spare Part Numbers: 517690-001 \/ 513735-001\u003cbr data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e• Product Type: KVM Console Switch (Analog)\u003cbr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e• Ports: 8 server ports (KVM connections)\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e• Console Ports: 1 × local console (keyboard, video, mouse)\u003cbr data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e• Video Type: Analog VGA\u003cbr data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e• Switching Type: Analog KVM switching\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e• Connectivity: PS\/2 or USB via interface adapters\u003cbr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Rack mount (1U typical)\u003cbr data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant servers and standard rack servers\u003cbr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e• Expansion: Can cascade with additional KVM switches\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e• Management: Local console control (no IP-based remote by default)\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e• Power Supply: External adapter or integrated PSU (model dependent)\u003cbr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e• Application: Multi-server management from single console\u003cbr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e• Status: Discontinued \/ legacy hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ln9bp8\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eCommon 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