Adder RD1916QIP-US – 19" RackDrawer LCD Console, 16-Port IP KVM

Product Overview

The Adder RD1916QIP-US is a 19-inch LCD KVM rack drawer that combines a fold-away rack console with an integrated 16-port CATx 5000IP KVM-over-IP switch in a single 1U tray. This KVM console drawer with built-in IP KVM switch gives technicians a local keyboard, touchpad, and display at the rack while also providing remote KVM-over-IP access to the same 16 connected systems. With a US keyboard layout and CATx server connections, the rack drawer console consolidates what would otherwise be three rack components — monitor, keyboard tray, and KVM switch — into one unit for equipment rooms and server racks.

Product Description

In equipment rooms that back commercial AV systems, rack space and serviceability both matter. The RD1916QIP-US addresses both: the drawer slides out and the 19-inch LCD folds up only when an operator needs console access, and the integrated 16-port switch means no separate KVM appliance consumes additional rack units or cabling.

Each of the 16 server ports connects over CATx cabling, keeping rack wiring tidy and allowing servers to sit at distance from the console tray. Because the integrated switch is the IP-enabled 5000IP variant, administrators are not limited to the local console: the same 16 systems can be reached remotely over the network, which is valuable when the rack lives in a locked equipment room, a remote closet, or a different building from the operations staff.

The US-layout keyboard and integrated pointing device give on-site technicians a familiar working position for BIOS-level tasks, OS installs, and emergency intervention — the situations where remote agents and software tools are unavailable. For AV integrators, that combination makes this drawer a practical head-end serviceability component in rack designs for conference centers, campuses, and broadcast plants. Note that Adder has since superseded this RackDrawer series with the ADDERView RDX1000 family, so the RD1916QIP-US is typically specified for matching existing installations or completing in-flight projects. Related Adder switching and extension products are available in our Adder Technology collection.

Key Features

• Integrated 19-Inch LCD Console — Fold-away display, US keyboard, and pointing device provide full local control from a single 1U rack drawer.
• Built-In 16-Port CATx KVM Switch — Sixteen systems connect over CATx cabling without a separate KVM appliance in the rack.
• KVM-over-IP Remote Access — The integrated 5000IP switch allows the connected systems to be managed over the network as well as at the rack.
• Space Consolidation — Replaces a standalone monitor, keyboard tray, and KVM switch, freeing rack units for revenue equipment.
• US Keyboard Layout — The -US variant ships with a United States keyboard for North American deployments.
• BIOS-Level Control — Local and remote sessions operate below the OS, supporting installs, recovery, and pre-boot configuration.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio equipment rooms requiring at-rack and remote server access
• Government spaces with locked equipment rooms managed by off-site staff
• Auditorium and commercial meeting space head-end racks supporting AV processing systems
• Training room infrastructure racks where local service access is occasionally required

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I manage the connected servers remotely as well as at the rack?
Yes. The integrated CATx 5000IP switch is IP-enabled, so the 16 connected systems are accessible over the network in addition to the local drawer console.

Is this model still current in Adder's lineup?
Adder has replaced the RackDrawer series with the ADDERView RDX1000 for new projects, while continuing support for existing customers. The RD1916QIP-US remains appropriate for matching installed bases and completing specified designs.

What keyboard layout is included?
The -US suffix denotes a United States keyboard layout.

How do servers connect to the drawer?
Via CATx cabling to the 16 RJ45 server ports on the integrated switch, which keeps rack wiring compact compared to direct video and USB runs.

Can Creation Networks confirm compatibility with my existing Adder installation?
Yes. Send us your current switch and CAM module details and we will verify fit before you order, or recommend the current RDX-series equivalent for new builds.