IBM - 1735-2GX - IBM 2x16 KVM Switch

Product Description

The IBM 1735-2GX is a refurbished 2x16 KVM switch designed to centralize keyboard, video, and mouse access across multiple systems from a single console. It is well suited for rack environments where you need to streamline local administration, reduce console clutter, and standardize access procedures across server rows.

In mixed IBM infrastructures, this KVM switch is commonly deployed alongside RACK SERVER installations to simplify day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting. It can also be part of a broader management setup that includes network connectivity through an enterprise SWITCH layer and consolidated compute platforms such as BLADE SERVER environments, depending on how your racks are structured and where you require local console control.

As part of the wider IBM ecosystem, the 1735-2GX is a practical choice for IT teams and service providers that need consistent, repeatable on-site access to multiple devices during provisioning, diagnostics, OS installation, or hardware replacement activities.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics of the IBM 1735-2GX for professional rack and lab deployments:

• 2x16 KVM switching architecture to manage multiple connected systems from a single keyboard, video, and mouse console.
• Centralized local console access to support provisioning, BIOS/firmware work, and troubleshooting without moving peripherals between servers.
• Designed for rack-focused deployments to keep server rooms organized and reduce the need for dedicated monitors and keyboards per system.
• Multi-system compatibility within IBM rack infrastructures (for example IBM rack server families) to standardize console workflows across similar platforms.
• Suitable for service and maintenance operations to speed up break/fix tasks and reduce time spent gaining physical console access.
• Supports structured cabling and repeatable port-to-server mapping to help technicians identify and access target systems quickly.
• Enterprise-oriented build for reliable 24/7 operation to match typical data center and comms room duty cycles.
• Practical for lab, staging, and integration benches to validate hardware configurations and perform OS imaging across multiple systems.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Choosing refurbished equipment can extend the lifecycle of existing environments, reduce electronic waste, and control budgets compared to buying new.

Direct Hardware Supply includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives, and tape libraries: three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. We are an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware, shipping worldwide from Denmark.