The IBM 1x8 Console Switches let you inexpensively cable, monitor, and manage your rack servers. PRODUCT FEATURES: Support xSeries servers with PS/S or USB KVM ports; Support up to 128 servers using 1x8 switch through tiering; Install outside the server - no adapter card required; Are easy to implement and are designed for rapid deployment; Require no PCI slot; Do not require the server to be opened to install switch or rerun wiring if the server is taken offline; Use management software powered by intuitive on-screen displays (OSDs) that makes management and setup extremely easy; Have been tested with IBM racks and xSeries products to give you the confidence that they function properly and install quickly and easily.