HPE LCD8500 – 1U Rackmount Console Kit

Product Overview

The HPE LCD8500 1U US Rackmount Console Kit (AF630A) is an enterprise rack-mount console that combines an 18.5" LCD monitor, keyboard, and touchpad in a single 1U drawer for direct server and rack administration. It slides into a standard rack to give data-center and IT operations teams a local KVM console at the cabinet, with a silver enclosure for quick identification in dense rows. This HPE LCD8500 1U rackmount console kit is built for administrators who need reliable at-the-rack access without rolling carts or temporary monitors.

Product Description

The LCD8500 console drawer integrates a WXGA TFT LCD display with a full keyboard and a three-button touchpad that includes four scroll keys and Windows shortcut keys, so an administrator has complete local control from the rack itself. The display supports resolutions from 800 x 600 through 1600 x 1200 at 60 to 75 Hz refresh rates. A Lid Switch display-management feature shuts off the backlight when the console is closed and restores its prior state on reopening, conserving the panel over long deployments. The console is designed to allow a KVM console switch to be mounted directly behind it, consolidating multi-server access into one 1U position.

Key Features

• 1U integrated console drawer — 18.5" LCD monitor, keyboard, and touchpad in a single rack unit for local rack administration.
• WXGA TFT LCD display — Supports resolutions from 800 x 600 through 1600 x 1200 at 60 to 75 Hz refresh rates.
• Three-button touchpad — Includes four scroll keys and Windows shortcut keys for full local control.
• KVM-ready mounting — Designed to allow a KVM console switch to be mounted directly behind the console.
• Lid Switch power management — Shuts off the backlight when closed and restores the prior state when reopened.
• Rack-identification enclosure — Silver enclosure aids quick identification in dense rack rows.

Typical Applications

• Data-center rack administration — Local KVM console access at the cabinet for server maintenance.
• Server room and IT closets — Space-saving 1U console for environments without dedicated monitors.
• KVM-switched deployments — Pairs with a rear-mounted KVM console switch for multi-server control.
• Colocation and edge sites — On-site console for remote facilities requiring at-the-rack access.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the LCD8500 kit include?
An integrated 1U console drawer with an 18.5" WXGA LCD monitor, a keyboard, and a three-button touchpad for local rack administration.

What display resolutions does it support?
It supports resolutions from 800 x 600 through 1600 x 1200 at 60 to 75 Hz refresh rates.

Can I mount a KVM switch with it?
Yes. The console is designed to allow a KVM console switch to be mounted directly behind it for multi-server access.

How much rack space does it occupy?
It occupies a single rack unit (1U), with dimensions of 1.66 x 17.17 x 17.05 inches.

Does it conserve power when not in use?
Yes. The Lid Switch feature shuts off the backlight when the console is closed and restores its prior state when reopened.

Why is the enclosure silver?
The silver enclosure aids quick identification of the console in dense rack rows.

Is warranty coverage available?
Yes. HPE and HP Care Pack service options can extend coverage. Browse HP options at Creation Networks HP Inc.