Raloy

Raloy RF117HD Console KVM

Expert rating8 / 10

Port Count:: 12 computers
Video Standard:: HDMI
Max Resolution:: 1920x1080
USB Hub Ports:: 1

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Manufacturer: Raloy Last updated: September 12, 2026

Raloy RF117HD Console KVM Review

The Raloy RF117HD is a 12-port rack-mount KVM console with a built-in 17-inch LCD, keyboard and touchpad, switching between 12 HDMI computers.

Unlike every other product in this batch, the RF117HD isn't just a switch box, it's a complete drawer console, screen, keyboard and touchpad all folding into a 1U rack slot, with the KVM switching logic built in to reach 12 connected servers. That all-in-one design is the whole selling point for a data center rack that doesn't have room for a separate monitor, keyboard and mouse tray next to the switch itself, unlike the NTI UNIMUX-DVI-8HD in this catalog which is a bare switch requiring its own console hardware.

A Complete Rack Console, Not Just a Switch

The 17-inch LCD, keyboard and touchpad fold directly into the 1U rack unit, so there's no separate monitor or keyboard tray needed alongside the switching hardware.

Twelve-Port On-Screen Menu Navigation

An on-screen display lets the operator browse and select among all 12 connected servers directly from the built-in screen rather than relying only on front-panel buttons.

Comparison to Alternatives

Versus the NTI UNIMUX-DVI-8HD, that's a bare 8-port switch needing its own console hardware, worth it only if rack space for a separate monitor and keyboard already exists. Versus the SmartAVI DVN-16PROS, that scales to 16 ports but is also a bare switch, worth it for larger installs that already have console hardware.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

A space-saving all-in-one rack console for data centers that don't want a separate KVM drawer and switch box.

Best for

Data centers wanting a single 1U drawer with built-in screen and keyboard
Facilities managing 12 HDMI servers with no spare rack space for separate console hardware
IT teams wanting OSD-based server selection from the console itself

Not for

Installations that already have a separate KVM console drawer (a bare switch is cheaper)
Setups needing more than 12 ports
Audio switching requirements

Specifications

What these specs mean

Design

Port Count	12
Switching Method	Button, on-screen display (OSD) menu

Topology

KVM Segment	Rack

Video & Features

Video Standard	HDMI
Max Resolution	1920x1080
USB Hub Ports	1
Audio Support	No

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Raloy RF117HD Console KVM (12-Port Rack Console)?

The Raloy RF117HD Console KVM (12-Port Rack Console) is a KVM switch from Raloy. Key specs: Port Count 12 computers, Switching Method Button, on-screen display (OSD) menu, Video Standard HDMI, Max Resolution 1920x1080, USB Hub Ports 1.

Who is the Raloy RF117HD Console KVM (12-Port Rack Console) best suited to?

Best suited to: Data centers wanting a single 1U drawer with built-in screen and keyboard; Facilities managing 12 HDMI servers with no spare rack space for separate console hardware; IT teams wanting OSD-based server selection from the console itself.

What are the drawbacks of the Raloy RF117HD Console KVM (12-Port Rack Console)?

Not the best fit for: Installations that already have a separate KVM console drawer (a bare switch is cheaper); Setups needing more than 12 ports; Audio switching requirements.