HPE LCD8500 1U US Rackmount Console Kit

The HPE LCD8500 1U US Rackmount Console Kit (AF630A) is a slide-out integrated console solution engineered for HPE ProLiant rack environments requiring reliable, space-efficient local server access. The unit integrates an LCD flat-panel display, keyboard, and touchpad into a single 1U form factor that slides smoothly into a standard EIA 19-inch rack, eliminating the need for separate KVM switches or external peripherals when direct console access is required at the rack level.

Designed to the exacting standards of HPE's rack infrastructure ecosystem, the LCD8500 console kit provides a dedicated local management interface for system administrators performing BIOS-level configuration, OS installations, firmware updates, and out-of-band diagnostics. Its slim 1U profile preserves valuable rack unit space while delivering a fully functional operator interface, making it well-suited for high-density data center deployments where rack real estate is at a premium.

The console kit is engineered for compatibility within HPE's broader rack and power management portfolio and is a standard local access solution across HPE ProLiant rack deployments. The US keyboard layout configuration (AF630A) addresses North American enterprise environments. The rail-mounted slide mechanism allows the console to be deployed when needed and retracted flush with the rack frame when not in use, supporting clean cable management and orderly rack presentation in production data center environments.

Ideal for

• Local BIOS and UEFI configuration of HPE ProLiant rack servers during initial provisioning or hardware replacement cycles
• On-site firmware update and diagnostic operations in data centers where remote management connectivity is unavailable or restricted by policy
• Colocation facility management where a single integrated console serves as the primary physical access interface across a dedicated rack cabinet
• Disaster recovery and break-fix scenarios requiring direct keyboard-video access independent of network infrastructure
• High-density enterprise data centers seeking to consolidate local access into a single 1U console rather than maintaining separate KVM and monitor equipment
• Secure government or regulated environments mandating physical console access for specific administrative operations under compliance frameworks

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.