Tripp Lite B072-016-IP2 NetCommander 16-Port Cat5 KVM over IP Switch
Expert rating7 / 10
- Computers:
- 16
- Video:
- VGA, 1920x1200 local / 1920x1080 remote
- Switching:
- Hotkey / OSD
- Users:
- 1 local + 2 remote (IP)
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Manufacturer: Tripp Lite Last updated: 2026-09-15
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Tripp Lite B072-016-IP2 NetCommander 16-Port Cat5 KVM over IP Switch Review
The Tripp Lite B072-016-IP2 NetCommander is a 16-port Cat5 KVM-over-IP switch for data centers that need remote access to a server rack alongside local console control.
It supports one local user at 1920x1200 and up to two simultaneous remote IP users at 1920x1080, switching over hotkey commands or on-screen display, with dual redundant Ethernet ports and power supplies for resiliency. It's a 1U steel rack-mount unit aimed at enterprise server rooms managing racks of Cat5-connected servers remotely, not a desktop switch.
Who it's for
Data centers needing remote (IP) plus local KVM access to 16 Cat5-connected servers with redundant power and network paths.
Limitations
Requires Cat5 server interface units at each connected server; premium enterprise pricing.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7 / 10
A 16-port NetCommander Cat5 KVM-over-IP switch, Tripp Lite's more current remote-management rack line.
Best for
- Remote data center server management
- 16-server Cat5 KVM-over-IP consolidation
Not for
- Small offices or home labs
- Desktop KVM needs
Specifications
What these specs meanHow much this switch can do compared with other rack and server KVM switches, rated from its specifications.
Design
| Switching Method | Hotkey, Software |
|---|
Topology
| KVM Segment | Rack |
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Video & Features
| Video Standard | VGA |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
In the box and price
| Price | 1622.92 USD |
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FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Tripp Lite B072-016-IP2 NetCommander 16-Port Cat5 KVM over IP Switch?
The Tripp Lite B072-016-IP2 NetCommander 16-Port Cat5 KVM over IP Switch is a KVM switch from Tripp Lite. Key specs: Computers 16, Video Standard VGA, Max Resolution 1080p, USB Version USB 2.0, Switching Method Hotkey, Software.
Who is the Tripp Lite B072-016-IP2 NetCommander 16-Port Cat5 KVM over IP Switch best suited to?
Best suited to: Remote data center server management; 16-server Cat5 KVM-over-IP consolidation.
What are the drawbacks of the Tripp Lite B072-016-IP2 NetCommander 16-Port Cat5 KVM over IP Switch?
Not the best fit for: Small offices or home labs; Desktop KVM needs.
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