The Sipeed NanoKVM Pro is a compact 4K IP-KVM with PiKVM/NanoKVM firmware support and is designed for BIOS-level remote management of servers and desktop PCs. It is primarily used in data centers, IT administration, and home labs for remote power cycling, system installation, and secure batch management.
It comes in two variants, where the desk variant adds user-facing controls similar to the GL.iNet Comet Pro KVM over WiFi solution, and the ATX version is built for internal chassis or rack installation. Both modules come with 4K video capture with HDMI loopout, ultra-low 50–100 ms latency, USB keyboard/mouse emulation, GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6, optional PoE, and 32GB eMMC storage with 1GB LPDDR4X RAM. Additionally, it features a customizable touchscreen, LED sync strip, multi-node batch management, and even AI-based smart assistant features. These features with NanoKVM & PiKVM support make it suitable for both simple PC use and demanding server environments.
Sipeed NanoKVM Pro specifications
- SoC – Axera Tech AX630C
- CPU – Dual-core Arm Cortex-A53 @ 1.2 GHz; 32KB I-Cache, 32KB D-Cache, 256KB L2 Cache
- NPU – 12.8 TOPS @ INT4 (max), 3.2 TOPS @ INT8
- ISP – 4K @ 30fps
- Video – Encoding: 4K; Decoding:1080p @60fps, H.264 only
- Supports single-channel RGMII / RMII PHY interface
- Memory – 1 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage – 32 GB eMMC
- Display
- Desk version – 1.47-inch LCD touchscreen (320 × 172), Stepless control knob (thumbwheel)
- ATX version – 0.96-inch OLED
- Video and Audio
- HDMI Input
- Up to 4K @ 45fps capture (factory default 4K30 + 2K60, unlockable higher modes)
- 2K @ 95fps, 1080p@144fps (non-standard modes, future firmware)
- HDMI output – HDMI loop/passthrough port
- HDMI Input
- Networking
- Ethernet – Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) wired connection
- Wireless – Optional WiFi 6 module (AP configuration via OLED/Desk screen)
- PoE support – power and data via Ethernet (optional)
- USB
- USB Type-C port for USB HID for virtual keyboard/mouse
- USB Type-C auxiliary interface
- USB Type-C port for power
- Misc
- Customizable screen display
- Screen-sync LED strip (optional)
- Smart assistant (experimental, YOLO-based)
- Thumbwheel (NanoKVM-Desk only)
- Power
- Input – USB-C or PoE (5 V / 1 A recommended)
- Consumption – ~0.6 A @ 5 V (≈3 W)
- Dimensions – 65 × 65 × 28 mm (Desk version)
The NanoKVM Pro runs open-source NanoKVM and PiKVM systems, letting users switch between a lightweight, fast setup for everyday PC control and a more advanced platform for server management. One odd detail is that the company does not clearly specify which product the listed dimensions apply to. More information is available on the company’s wiki page; however, at the time of writing, documentation for the ATX version is already published, while the Desk version wiki is still pending. A GitHub repository has also been set up, but it’s empty at this time.
The first Nano KVM was launched in July 2024, followed by the NanoKVM-PCIe in December 2024, and earlier this year, the company launched the NanoKVM-USB, a low-cost USB KVM solution that works with Google Chrome or other compatible web browsers. But now, they have added NanoKVM Pro to the lineup with a 4K video capture, ATX power control, and support for both NanoKVM and PiKVM firmware.
The Sipeed NanoKVM Pro ATX can be purchased from AliExpress for $89 or $109, depending on whether you need an LED strip. Other options, such as PoE, WiFi, or combined PoE + WiFi, add a few dollars. Note that all prices are before taxes and do not include shipping. The Desk version is listed on that same page for $99 / $119, but is out of stock. You’ll also find both versions on Amazon for $88 and up, or can pre-order them directly through the Sipeed website, starting at $69 before shipping and PayPal fees.
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Seems like things are getting out of control with these technical specs. Who needs 4K in a KVM tool?! Are people streaming UHD movies through such a device? All I need from an oob device is to allow me to regain network access to the equipment it is servicing…
Support up to 4K would allow me to connect this to a MacBook with high DPI Retina screen without having to alter the Mac’s resolution. I don’t care about high DPI experience as much as I care about preserving the original resolution and aspect ratio of the Mac, which will be a lot higher than 1080p.
I don’t understand the purpose of this device. Why not ssh, vnc, rdp, whatever, from your existing workstation? Why is a bit of kit needed?
Because that doesn’t work if your machine won’t boot, needs to get into bios, etc.
SSH,RDP,VNC etc won’t work if the machine is locked up, kernel paniced, at blue screen, or powered off, but this “kit” works independently of the host and gives access under those conditions. It also works at the BIOS to capture and transport the BIOS boot screen, keyboard and mouse over Wi-Fi to the user. Some of these KVM kits also provide virtual CD-ROM and virtual USB port to the managed host, so you can install from local media to the remote managed host where the KVM is installed to.
@Joe, thank you, that is really helpful. So I understand now that, when you don’t have a stable environment on the remote system, you want something that is “better connected” to that system to allow you to access it. So this “kit” connects to the i/o of your remote system. You connect to “kit” via ssh/vnc/rdp/etc., then “kit” shows you the state of the remote system and allows you to interact with the i/o of that system in the methods you’ve described. Now do I understand?
That’s it, such tools are used to take remote control of a system as if you were in the room. In development labs, this is super popular, where systems are rebooted multiple times a week, when BIOSes don’t support being controlled over a serial port for example. And of course, it does help to remotely reboot a hanged system.
“4K45FPS/2K95FPS/1080P144FPS”
Why even include 2K95FPS if you have a 144 FPS option and why use two different naming schemes for the same resolution?
95fps @ 2K
I trust PiKVM more than I trust NanoKVM. Is the support for PiKVM going to be “official” or will it be a strange fork of PiKVM?