DIGITUS · Modular LCD KVM Console
DIGITUS DS-72221-3GE 19" Full HD KVM Console with 16-Port VGA KVM Switch
16-port VGA KVM19" Full HD 1080p601U rack consoleGerman keyboard
The DIGITUS DS-72221-3GE is a 1U rack-mount LCD KVM console with a 19-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz) screen, a German keyboard, a touchpad and a built-in 16-port VGA KVM switch, letting one console in a 19-inch cabinet operate up to 16 servers. It suits server rooms and data cabinets where most machines still expose a VGA port for local management.
Part number DS-72221-3GE is a modular system: the console and the 16-port VGA KVM switch come together with VGA + USB connection cables and the power supply. The switch can be cascaded for installations with more than 16 machines, and the larger 19-inch panel gives more readable BIOS, boot and console screens than 17-inch models.
Compatibility note: This is the VGA version: each server connects through VGA video plus USB for keyboard and mouse. Machines without a VGA output (many current mini PCs and desktops) need the HDMI version instead. The keyboard uses the German QWERTZ layout.
Best For
✓ Rack servers with VGA management outputs
✓ Server rooms with up to 16 machines per cabinet
✓ Replacing monitor and keyboard carts
✓ Mixed older and newer server fleets
✓ Data cabinets that need a larger 19-inch screen
✓ Control and equipment rooms
Key Features
16-port VGA KVM switch included
The integrated modular switch handles 16 machines and supports cascading, so no separate KVM switch has to be sourced for a typical cabinet.
19-inch Full HD panel
1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz with 1000:1 contrast and 16.7 million colours gives a larger working area than 17-inch consoles for BIOS setup and command-line work.
Complete 1U console
Screen, German keyboard and touchpad with two function buttons are combined in a 4.5 cm-high 1U unit in RAL 9005 black, freeing the rack space a separate monitor would take.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
DS-72221-3GE |
| EAN / GTIN |
4016032492481 |
| MPN |
DS-72221-3GE |
| Brand |
DIGITUS (ASSMANN Electronic) |
| Product type |
Modular HD LCD KVM console with integrated 16-port VGA KVM switch |
| Display |
| Screen size |
19 inch TFT |
| Resolution |
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at 60 Hz |
| Contrast ratio |
1000:1 |
| Colours |
16.7 million |
| KVM Switch |
| KVM ports |
16 |
| Video interface |
VGA |
| Keyboard / mouse link |
USB (VGA + USB connection cables included) |
| Cascading |
Yes |
| Input Devices |
| Keyboard |
German layout (DE, QWERTZ) |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad with two function buttons |
| Mechanical |
| Rack height |
1U — one rack unit in a 19-inch cabinet |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
55.6 x 44.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Colour |
Black (RAL 9005) |
| Net weight |
16.23 kg |
| Packed weight |
19.23 kg |
| Power |
| Input voltage |
100–230 V |
| Power supply |
Included |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the DIGITUS DS-72221-3GE control servers that only have HDMI?
Not directly, because the integrated switch and cables are VGA + USB. For HDMI machines choose an HDMI version of the console, such as the 17-inch DS-72220-7GE with a 16-port HDMI KVM switch.
Is the DS-72221-3GE suitable for a rack with more than 16 servers?
Yes. DIGITUS lists cascading as supported, so further KVM switches can be linked to extend the number of controllable machines beyond the 16 ports of the integrated switch.
What do I need to know before buying the DS-72221-3GE?
Check that your servers offer VGA outputs and a free USB port, that the German QWERTZ keyboard suits your team, and that the cabinet has room for a 1U console with about 44.5 cm of depth.
Singular Expert Insight
The DS-72221-3GE is the pick for classic server racks where VGA is still the common denominator: 16 ports, a switch in the box and a larger 19-inch Full HD screen than the 17-inch DS-72220-7GE. If your hardware has moved to HDMI, the DS-72220-7GE is the better match; if you only need to reach one or two machines, a single-port console plus a small KVM switch costs less.
See all KVM switches and consoles for other port counts and layouts.
✓ Buy it if your rack servers have VGA outputs and you want a 19-inch screen with 16-port control in 1U.
✕ Skip it if your machines are HDMI-only or you need a US/UK keyboard layout.
→ Also consider DIGITUS DS-72220-7GE (17-inch, 16-port HDMI) for HDMI-based servers.