Adder RD1716US – 17" LCD Rack Drawer with 16-Port CATx KVM Switch

Product Overview

The Adder RD1716US is an ADDERView RDX 1000 series 1U rack drawer console pairing a 17-inch LCD, US keyboard, and touch-pad with an integrated 16-port CATx KVM switch. As a complete LCD KVM rack drawer for server room management, it gives administrators direct control of up to 16 computers from one rack unit and cascades with ADDERView CATx 1000 switches to reach as many as 256 machines. A shared remote-user port extends the same rack console KVM access to a second operator up to 300 m away over CATx cable.

Product Description

The RDX 1000 platform builds a premium-quality Samsung SXGA 1280 x 1024 TFT LCD panel, keyboard, and touch-pad into a compact 1U metal tray for standard 19-inch racks. Sixteen RJ45 CATx ports connect to servers through Adder Computer Access Modules (CAMs) available for USB, PS/2, and Sun interfaces, delivering true multi-platform capability across Windows, Linux, macOS, and Sun OS with country code reporting, DDC, and continuous keyboard and mouse emulation.

Beyond the local console, the integrated CATx extender lets a remote user connect from up to 300 meters away with an ADDERLink X200 or X100 receiver, sharing access to all 16 computers with the operator at the rack. Video performance supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 with DDC emulation, enhanced by DC balancing for full, true color at both positions.

Administrators can define 16 separate user profiles with unique access privileges stored within the switch, selected through an advanced on-screen display. An integrated RS232 port controls external devices such as power management equipment. Cascading a single ADDERView CATx 1000 extends control to 31 computers, and the RDX 1000 automatically detects cascade connections to scale to 256. A locking 12 VDC power connector ensures dependable operation in dense racks. The 19-inch RD1916US variant and companion CAMs, extenders, and power products are available in the Adder Technology collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• 17-Inch SXGA LCD Console — Premium Samsung 1280 x 1024 TFT panel with keyboard and touch-pad in a single 1U rack tray.
• Integrated 16-Port CATx KVM Switch — Direct control of 16 computers over neat RJ45 CATx cabling with no separate switch chassis.
• Local Plus Remote User — A second operator up to 300 m away shares access via the integrated CATx extender and an ADDERLink X100/X200 receiver.
• Expandable to 256 Computers — Automatic cascade detection with ADDERView CATx 1000 switches.
• True Multi-Platform Support — Flash-upgradeable CAMs for USB, PS/2, and Sun with continuous keyboard/mouse emulation.
• High Video Quality — Up to 1920 x 1200 with DDC emulation and DC balancing for accurate color.
• 16 Configurable User Profiles — Per-user access privileges stored in the switch for controlled environments.
• RS232 Control Port — Triggers external devices such as power switching units.
• Locking Power Supply — Locking 3-pin 12 VDC connector for continuous operation in busy racks.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio equipment rooms needing at-rack control of production and playout servers
• Government space server rooms enforcing per-user access privileges
• Commercial meeting space and campus head-end racks consolidating server administration
• Training room infrastructure racks managing lab and classroom servers

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How do servers connect to the drawer?
Each computer connects over standard CATx cable through an Adder Computer Access Module (CAM); options cover USB, PS/2, Sun, and DisplayPort host interfaces.

Can two administrators work simultaneously?
Yes. The local user works at the drawer while a remote user up to 300 m away connects over CATx with an ADDERLink X100 or X200 receiver, sharing the 16 computers.

What is the maximum system size?
Cascading one ADDERView CATx 1000 yields control of 31 computers; with automatic cascade detection the system scales to 256 computers.

Which operating systems are supported?
All commonly known operating systems including Windows, Linux, macOS, and Sun OS, with continuous keyboard and mouse emulation for faultless switching.

What is the difference between RD1716US and RD1916US?
Panel size: the RD1716US has a 17-inch LCD and the RD1916US a 19-inch LCD; switching, extension, and expansion capabilities are identical.

Where can I order CAMs and extenders?
Computer Access Modules, ADDERLink X100/X200 receivers, and related accessories are in the Adder Technology collection at Creation Networks.