This is a review for model B030-008-17-IP.
As a Global Technology Director I have seen my fair share of KVM styles and brands, and over the years have seen which last and which don't. Tripp Lite builds their KVM consoles in a metal housing for a reason! I have come to rely on their KVM's over the years and is the only brand I use if a KVM and or Console is required.
To be objective, one thing about the new B030-008-17-IP that bothers me a bit is the opening and closing experience. The keyboard tray pulls out very nice. The monitor I find fulls out very stiff and wants to "spring up" when closed and clipped in the rack. This may be as this is a brand-new unit and is a bit stiff. The release catches to pull the display out further, for me, do not come out quite far enough for my use-case. I have this in a XRackPro2 so there is a bit of distance from the rails to the face of the rack. The KVM does clear it but just barely.
The environments I would usually deploy these which are open cage style server rooms, this obviously would not be an issue.
If I had one request It would be to have the option for a Mac keyboard or at least keycaps with remapping ability. As well as the option to turn off "tap to click".
The remote access feature of the B030-008-17-IP is very outdated but reliable. If using the web GUI and want to pop into one of the servers, it downloads a Java jar file you must open which is just an old and outdated technology in my opinion. The Web GUI could definitely use a facelift on the B030-008-17-IP but its only aesthetics so cant complain!
And finally Tripp Lite has a model with HDMI/USB for us who have servers built after the stone age! Sorry to those still using PS2.
If you are in IT professionally you won't regret buying a B030-008-17-IP!
| Connector Type | Usb |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tripp Lite |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 32.5 x 26.1 x 5 inches |
| Actuator Type | Push Button |
| International Protection Rating | IP54 |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Connectivity Protocol | Usb |
| Wattage | 29.1 watts |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Standing screen display size | 19 Inches |
| National Stock Number | 7025-01-616-9300 |
