Vertiv ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD 4K KVM-over-IP Gold 1-Year Subscription Unit
Overview
The Vertiv ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD is a KVM-over-IP endpoint in the Vertiv Avocent ADX platform, built for IT and data center teams that need remote access to servers and infrastructure at full 4K resolution — without compromising color fidelity or response latency on the connected display. The ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD (often searched as ADX 1YGLD IPUHD) packages a USB-C DisplayPort alt-mode video path, dual gigabit LAN, a PoE+ output port, and an external 5V 25W power supply into a compact unit designed for rack-adjacent or server-side mounting.
For enterprise IT architects and data center managers consolidating out-of-band access across heterogeneous server fleets, this unit delivers a hardware-level remote access session that doesn't depend on the target server's OS or health state — the connection exists below the operating system, which matters the moment a server goes unresponsive.
Key Features
- 4K 24-bit Color at 30Hz via USB-C DisplayPort Alt-Mode: The single USB-C port with DisplayPort alternate mode carries full 3840×2160 resolution at 24-bit color depth up to 30Hz — sufficient for reading dense server console output, BIOS menus, and hypervisor UIs without the pixel compression artifacts that make low-resolution KVM sessions frustrating for prolonged work. No dedicated video cable adapter required if your target server supports USB-C DP alt mode.
- Dual 1G Network Interfaces with PoE+ Output: Two 1Gbps LAN ports provide network-side flexibility — use one for primary management traffic, the other for isolated out-of-band network segmentation. The LAN1 port additionally delivers 802.3at Type 2 PoE+, meaning it can power a downstream device (thin client, IP phone, small switch) directly, eliminating a separate power injector in tight rack environments.
- External 5V 25W Power Supply — Clean Budget Accounting: The ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD draws from an external +5V 25W supply rather than pulling from a PoE budget on your switch. That keeps your network switch's PoE allocation clean and prevents a single KVM unit from eating into the power budget reserved for cameras or phones on the same switch. Plan one power outlet per deployed unit.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range (0°C to 50°C / 32°F to 122°F): Suitable for standard data center environments and most IDF closets. The 50°C upper limit means it handles warm-aisle deployment in moderately loaded rows without thermal shutdown. It is not rated for outdoor or industrial high-temp environments — keep that in mind if you're evaluating it for edge compute closets near HVAC equipment.
- Integrated Fan for Active Cooling: A single onboard fan provides active thermal management, which extends the reliable operating range compared to passive units in dense rack environments. Plan for minimal airflow clearance around the unit; passive rack enclosures without airflow will require venting.
- Micro USB Serial Port for Out-of-Band Console Access: The dedicated Micro USB serial port gives you a secondary access path — useful when the IP network path is unreachable and you need a direct console session from a laptop or crash cart. This is the kind of redundancy that pays off at 2 AM when a misconfigured network stack takes down IP connectivity.
- Dual USB Ports (USB-C + Micro USB-C): Two USB paths — one full USB-C and one Micro USB-C — support both HID device pass-through and peripheral connectivity to the target host. Keyboard, mouse, and USB storage can be routed through the KVM session without requiring a separate USB switch.
- Storage-Tolerant Shipping and Staging Range (-20°C to 70°C): With a storage temperature range of -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C), units can be pre-staged in warehouse environments or shipped through climate-variable logistics chains without risk of component damage before deployment.
- 1-Year Gold License Included: The ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD includes a Gold tier 1-year subscription, which activates the full Avocent ADX feature set on the platform. Understand that after the subscription term, functionality may revert to a base tier — factor renewal cost into your total cost of ownership when comparing against perpetual-license alternatives.
Integration and Compatibility
The ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD integrates into the broader Vertiv Avocent ADX platform, which provides centralized management of KVM-over-IP endpoints across large server populations. The USB-C DisplayPort alt-mode interface is compatible with servers and workstations that expose DP alt mode over their USB-C port — verify target host USB-C capability before deployment, as not every USB-C port supports DisplayPort output. For environments mixing older servers with dedicated DisplayPort outputs, a USB-C-to-DisplayPort adapter on the target side will be required.
Network integration follows standard IP networking practices. Both 1G interfaces operate independently, making the unit a natural fit for managed switch environments where out-of-band management VLANs are separated from production traffic. The 802.3at PoE+ output on LAN1 is compatible with any 802.3at Type 2 PoE-powered device rated at or below the available budget.
For teams building out a full KVM-over-IP infrastructure, the ADX platform supports centralized access control, session logging, and tiered user permissions through the Avocent ADX management layer. Consult the Vertiv ADX deployment guide for maximum endpoint counts per management instance and for virtual media configuration options, which are part of the Gold tier subscription.
If your environment also includes physical data center infrastructure requiring serial console access — routers, switches, PDUs — consider pairing with a Vertiv Avocent ACS serial console server for a unified out-of-band access architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What display resolution does the ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD support?
A: The ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD supports up to 4K resolution at 24-bit color depth and up to 30Hz refresh rate via the USB-C DisplayPort alternate mode output.
Q: Does the ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD include Power over Ethernet output for downstream devices?
A: Yes. The LAN1 network interface provides 802.3at Type 2 PoE+ output, allowing you to power a compatible downstream device directly from the unit without a separate injector.
Q: What power supply does the ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD require?
A: It uses an external +5V 25W power supply. The unit does not draw power from a network switch's PoE budget — a dedicated power outlet is required per unit.
Q: What is the operating temperature range for the ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD?
A: Operational range is 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C). Storage temperature range is -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C).
Q: What does the Gold 1-Year subscription include on the ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD?
A: The Gold tier subscription activates the full Avocent ADX feature set for one year. After the subscription term expires, access may revert to base-tier functionality. Factor subscription renewal into your long-term cost planning.
Q: Can the ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD be used for serial console access in addition to KVM sessions?
A: Yes. The unit includes a dedicated Micro USB serial port that provides an out-of-band console access path independent of the IP network connection — useful for crash-cart or direct laptop access when network connectivity to the unit is unavailable.
The spec I keep coming back to on the ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD is the dual 1G LAN with 802.3at PoE+ on LAN1 — in practice, that single port lets you power a downstream thin client or management device while keeping the unit's own draw off the switch's PoE budget entirely, since the ADX-1YGLD-IPUHD itself runs from an external 5V 25W supply. That's a cleaner power architecture than most KVM-over-IP endpoints I've spec'd into managed data center rows.
Technical Highlights:
- 4K at 30Hz via USB-C DP Alt Mode: Full 3840×2160 at 24-bit color is meaningful for BIOS-level work and hypervisor console sessions where compressed or downscaled video makes reading dense text error-prone. No separate video adapter needed on USB-C DP alt-mode-capable hosts.
- 802.3at Type 2 PoE+ Output on LAN1: Powers downstream 802.3at devices without a separate injector — reduces outlet count and simplifies cable management in tight IDF and ToR configurations.
- 0°C to 50°C Operational Range with Active Fan Cooling: The single onboard fan extends reliable operation into warm-aisle deployments where passive units would throttle. The 50°C ceiling covers standard data center hot-aisle temperatures but is not rated for industrial or outdoor edge environments.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify that target servers expose DisplayPort via USB-C alt mode — not all USB-C ports support DP output, and servers with dedicated DisplayPort connectors will require an adapter on the host side before this unit's video path is usable.
- The Gold 1-Year subscription is time-limited; after 12 months the unit may drop to base-tier feature access. Build renewal into your procurement cycle or total cost of ownership calculation before committing this unit across a large server fleet.
This unit is a strong fit for enterprise data center teams deploying Avocent ADX as their out-of-band access fabric — particularly in managed colocation environments where per-rack power outlet counts are constrained and network segmentation between production and management traffic is mandatory.
