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IOGEAR 16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVM Switch GCS1716
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IOGEAR 16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVM Switch GCS1716

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$429.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-19. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The IOGEAR 16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVM Switch GCS1716 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the kvm switches category, priced around $429.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Multi platform OS support - Windows*, Mac, sun Solaris, Linux
  • ✓ Backed by IOGEAR's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

The GCS1716 KVMP is a Combo switch allowing access and control of up to 256 computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). as many as 16 additional switches can be cascaded bringing the Total number of connected computers to 256 computers that can be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console. A custom ASIC (patent pending) provides an auto-sensing function that recognizes the position of each station on the installation, eliminating the need to manually set the position with dip switches. Additionally, the GCS1716 features High density SP HD 15-pin instead of…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IOGEAR 16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVM Switch GCS1716 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the kvm switches category. IOGEAR's kvm switches lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for kvm switches of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

  • Multi platform OS support - Windows*, Mac, sun Solaris, Linux
  • Easy to operate - computer selection via front panel LED's, intuitive OSD (on screen display), and hotkeys
  • Cascade up to 2 levels - Control up to 256 computers from a single console
  • Auto scan mode to monitor connected computers
  • Broadcast mode to send commands to all connected computers
  • Security - 2 level password protection for OSD

Full Specifications

BrandIOGEAR
ColorBlack
ModelGCS1716
Wattage12.72 watts
MaterialMetal
TerminalSpst
Unit Count1 Count
Part NumberGCS1716
Switch TypeDIP Switch
Circuit TypeMulti-way
ConnectivityUSB
Contact TypeNormally Open
Control TypeManual
Actuator TypePush Button
CompatibilitySwitch, Mac, Linux
Material TypeMetal
Mounting TypePanel Mount
Connector TypeUsb
Control MethodTouch
Operation ModePush Button

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IOGEAR 16-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVM Switch GCS1716 is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-19. Price and availability subject to change.

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