DIGITUS · Modular LCD KVM Console
DIGITUS DS-72220-7GE 17" Full HD KVM Console with 16-Port HDMI KVM Switch
16-port HDMI KVM17" Full HD 1080p601U rack drawerGerman keyboard
The DIGITUS DS-72220-7GE is a 1U rack-mount LCD KVM console that combines a 17-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz) screen, a German keyboard, a touchpad and a built-in 16-port HDMI KVM switch, so one drawer in a 19-inch cabinet can operate up to 16 servers or PCs. It is aimed at server rooms, data cabinets and control rooms where a separate monitor, keyboard and mouse per machine would waste rack space.
Part number DS-72220-7GE ships as a modular kit: the console, the 16-port HDMI KVM switch, 16 HDMI + USB connection cables, the power supply and the mounting material are all in the box. The whole console slides completely out of the cabinet, the screen tilts up to 120 degrees and a safety lock protects it when stowed; further switches can be cascaded when more than 16 machines need to be reached.
Compatibility note: This is the HDMI version: each server needs an HDMI video output and a free USB port for keyboard and mouse. Servers that only offer VGA (typical of older or headless rack servers) need the VGA version instead. The keyboard uses the German QWERTZ layout, and the console is rated for indoor use only.
Best For
✓ Server rooms with up to 16 machines in one cabinet
✓ Replacing separate monitor/keyboard/mouse carts
✓ Modern servers and PCs with HDMI output
✓ Small data centres and edge racks
✓ Control and equipment rooms with 19-inch cabinets
✓ Labs that need a local console at the rack
Key Features
16-port HDMI KVM switch included
The modular switch and 16 combined HDMI + USB cables are part of the kit, so the console is ready to connect 16 machines without buying a separate switch. Cascading is supported for larger installations.
17-inch Full HD in 1U
A 1920 x 1080 panel at 60 Hz with 1000:1 contrast and 16.7 million colours fits into one rack unit; DIGITUS quotes up to 85 % space saving versus separate monitor and keyboard.
Full pull-out drawer design
The console slides completely out of the cabinet, the TFT tilts up to 120 degrees for comfortable viewing and a safety lock prevents damage when the drawer is closed.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
DS-72220-7GE |
| EAN / GTIN |
4016032491941 |
| MPN |
DS-72220-7GE |
| Brand |
DIGITUS (ASSMANN Electronic) |
| Product type |
Modular HD LCD KVM console with integrated 16-port HDMI KVM switch |
| Display |
| Screen size |
17 inch (43.2 cm) TFT |
| Resolution |
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at 60 Hz |
| Contrast ratio |
1000:1 |
| Colours |
16.7 million |
| Tilt |
Up to 120 degrees |
| KVM Switch |
| KVM ports |
16 |
| Video interface |
HDMI |
| Keyboard / mouse link |
USB (combined HDMI + USB connection cables) |
| Cascading |
Yes |
| Cables included |
16 x HDMI + USB connection cables |
| Input Devices |
| Keyboard |
German layout (DE, QWERTZ) |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad with two function buttons |
| Mechanical |
| Rack height |
1U — one rack unit (44.45 mm) in a 19-inch cabinet |
| Design |
Modular, fully pull-out drawer with console safety lock |
| Colour |
Black (RAL 9005) |
| Net weight |
13.93 kg |
| Packaging dimensions / weight |
63 x 75.5 x 20.5 cm / 16.6 kg |
| Power & Environment |
| Power supply |
External, 100–240 V AC input, 12 V DC / 4 A output |
| Max. power consumption |
30 W |
| DC plug |
5.5 x 2.1 mm |
| Use |
Indoor use only |
| In the Box |
| Contents |
KVM console, 16-port HDMI KVM switch, German keyboard, 16 HDMI + USB cables, power supply, mounting material, manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the DIGITUS DS-72220-7GE work with servers that only have VGA?
Not directly. This model uses an HDMI KVM switch and HDMI + USB cables, so each connected machine needs an HDMI output. For VGA-only servers DIGITUS offers VGA versions of the console, such as the 19-inch DS-72221-3GE with a 16-port VGA KVM switch.
How many computers can I control with the DS-72220-7GE?
16 machines out of the box through the included 16-port HDMI KVM switch and 16 connection cables. DIGITUS lists cascading as supported, so additional switches can be linked when the rack grows beyond 16 machines.
What is the difference between the DS-72220-7GE and the 19-inch DS-72221-3GE?
The DS-72220-7GE has a 17-inch screen and a 16-port HDMI switch, while the DS-72221-3GE has a larger 19-inch screen and a 16-port VGA switch. Both run at 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz, fit in 1U and ship with a German keyboard; choose by the video output your servers have.
Singular Expert Insight
The DS-72220-7GE is the right console when your rack is filled with current servers, mini PCs or appliances that output HDMI: everything needed for 16 machines is in the box, and the modular switch avoids the cable-per-port dongles some KVM systems require. Compared with the 19-inch DS-72221-3GE, you trade a slightly smaller screen for HDMI connectivity; compared with a single-port console you save the cost of a separate KVM switch.
Browse the full range of KVM switches and consoles if you need fewer ports or a different keyboard layout.
✓ Buy it if your servers have HDMI outputs and you want 16-port local control from one 1U drawer.
✕ Skip it if your machines are VGA-only or you need a US/UK keyboard layout.
→ Also consider DIGITUS DS-72221-3GE (19-inch, 16-port VGA) for older VGA servers.