Rackmount console kit HPE LCD8500

The Rackmount Console Kit HPE LCD8500 is a 1U rackmount KVM console combining an 18.5-inch WXGA TFT LCD brightview display and an integrated keyboard with touch pad. Designed for server-rack environments, the console supports common video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 60–75 Hz, includes two front USB pass-through ports for virtual media, and features a silver enclosure with tool-less rails for quick installation. The kit also incorporates a lid switch that turns off the display backlight when closed and restores power when opened, helping to extend panel life.

Advantages

The HPE LCD8500 offers a compact 1U form factor that saves rack space while providing a full keyboard and an 18.5" display. Its active-matrix TFT ensures a stable, flicker-free image, and the included USB pass-through ports support KVM switches with virtual media. The silver enclosure improves rack identification and the lid switch reduces backlight usage. Tool-less rails and standard keyboard features (three-button touch pad, four scroll keys, Windows shortcuts) simplify setup and day-to-day operation.

Suitable for

• Server room and data center rack management
• Environments requiring dense rack consolidation with integrated console access
• Systems that use KVM switches with virtual media support
• Maintenance and troubleshooting tasks at the rack

Key specifications

• Form factor: 1U rackmount console
• Display: 18.5-inch WXGA TFT brightview
• Maximum supported resolution: 1600 x 1200 at 60–75 Hz
• Keyboard: US International QWERTY with three-button touch pad, four scroll keys, Windows shortcut keys
• Front ports: 2 × USB pass-through
• Typical power consumption: 36 W
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 436 × 42.2 × 433 mm
• Weight: 5.2 kg
• Colour: Silver
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): AF644A

How to use

Mount the HPE LCD8500 in a standard 19" equipment rack using the included tool-less rails. Connect the console to your KVM switch or server using the appropriate video and USB cables; use the front USB pass-through ports to connect virtual media devices when supported by the KVM switch. Close the lid to turn off the display backlight automatically and open it to restore the console to its previous power state. Use the integrated keyboard and touch pad to control attached servers and navigate management interfaces.

Recommendations

Install the console at an ergonomic height for frequent use, ensure proper ventilation around the rack to maintain operating temperature, and use the lid switch to reduce display backlight runtime when the console is not in active use.