APC KVM-USBVM - KVM 2G USB Server Module
Overview
The APC KVM-USBVM is a server interface module designed for APC's KVM 2G switch systems, providing a compact USB and video connection with virtual media support to integrate individual servers into a KVM switch infrastructure. It is deployed by IT engineers and data center technicians to enable local server access through shared keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) infrastructure.
This module connects a server's USB and VGA (HD-15) ports to a KVM switch via an RJ-45 network-style connection, converting device signals into a format usable by the KVM 2G chassis. Virtual media capability allows administrators to remotely mount USB storage devices to the connected server, streamlining software installation and recovery tasks without physical media.
It is a non-rackmount, hot-pluggable accessory that adds or removes servers from a KVM system without powering down the switch infrastructure, suitable for dynamic environments such as server rooms, enterprise racks, and lab deployments where console consolidation is required.
The module supports multi-platform compatibility including Windows, Unix, Linux, and Sun servers, enabling broad integration within heterogeneous IT estates. It is not intended to replace IP-based KVM over IP solutions but complements analog KVM switching with enhanced local server access and virtual media features.
Key Features
• USB and HD-15 to RJ-45 KVM server interface module
• Virtual media support for remote USB device mounting
• Hot-pluggable add/remove without system downtime
• Multi-platform support (Windows, Unix, Linux, Sun)
• Compact, low-weight non-rackmount form factor
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | APC by Schneider Electric |
| Part Number | KVM-USBVM |
| Product Type | KVM 2G Server Module |
| Connector (Host Side) | 1 × USB Type A (keyboard/mouse) |
| Video Connector | 1 × 15-pin HD-15 VGA |
| Connector (Switch Side) | 1 × RJ-45 network cable interface |
| Virtual Media | Supported (USB storage redirection) |
| Hot-Pluggable | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows, Unix, Linux, Sun |
| Cable Length | ~1.67 ft (~0.5 m) |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 0.6″ × 4.9″ × 4.9″ (~14 × 125 × 125 mm) |
| Weight | ~0.29 lb (~130 g) |
| Operating Temp | 0-50 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5-95 % non-condensing |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15, CE, C-Tick, VCCI, TAA |
