CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 Practice Question

The correct answer is to place the KVM console near the middle of the rack at a comfortable working height, typically between the 18U and 22U positions. This placement allows technicians of varying heights to use the keyboard and view the screen without straining, whether standing or sitting on a stool. Placing the KVM at the top of the rack would make it inaccessible without a ladder. Placing it at the bottom would require technicians to kneel or sit on the floor, which is highly un-ergonomic. While placing heavy equipment like a UPS at the bottom is a best practice for stability, a 1U KVM console is lightweight and has a negligible impact on the rack's center of gravity. Placing the KVM directly above the network switches can cause network cables to obstruct the KVM drawer and screen.