kvmswitchtech CE-6 / Cat5 IP Matrix rackmount KVM switch screw size
M4 · 10 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on kvmswitchtech CE-6 / Cat5 IP Matrix rackmount KVM switch, the thread is M4, 10 mm long.
It is listed for rack bracket screw B, secures bracket to rack.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from kvmswitchtech.com.
An M4 screw is 4 mm in diameter with a 0.7 mm pitch, tapped with a 3.3 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #8-32 (4.17 mm) — the standard US PC/rack screw, close but not the same.
kvmswitchtech CE-6 / Cat5 IP Matrix rackmount KVM switch screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 | 10 mm | 0.7 mm | not stated | not stated | Rack bracket screw B, secures bracket to rack | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Rack bracket screw B, secures bracket to rack
pitch 0.7 mm · tap 3.3 mm · clearance 4.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T20
How to check the screw before you buy
- Board standoffs and enclosure bosses set the usable length: the screw should clamp the board without bottoming in the standoff.
- Diameter: across the threads an M4 screw measures about 4 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.7 mm from one thread crest to the next (14.29 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The record states 10 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M4 heads take PH2 for Phillips and T20 for Torx, and a 3 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M4 is about 2.0-3.0 N·m into metal threads and 0.8-1.4 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M4
- Some rackmount KVM switch kits pair M4x10 bracket-to-rack screws with M3.2x4.5 bracket-to-chassis screws (non-standard M3.2, not a true M3), so kits are not fully interchangeable with generic M3/M4 hardware.
- M4 and 6-32 UNC share a nominal diameter with different pitch — a classic cross-thread in US-market kits.
Buy these screws at TechSpare Warehouse
In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.
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Questions about kvmswitchtech CE-6 / Cat5 IP Matrix rackmount KVM switch screws
- What size screw does kvmswitchtech CE-6 / Cat5 IP Matrix rackmount KVM switch use?
- M4 × 10 mm for rack bracket screw B, secures bracket to rack.
- How long are the screws in kvmswitchtech CE-6 / Cat5 IP Matrix rackmount KVM switch?
- The record gives 10 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M4 screw?
- 0.7 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M4 machine screws; a 0.5 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 3.3 mm and the normal clearance hole is 4.5 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for kvmswitchtech CE-6 / Cat5 IP Matrix rackmount KVM switch?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M4, Phillips heads normally take PH2 and Torx heads T20; socket heads take a 3 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M4?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #8-32 (4.17 mm) — the standard US PC/rack screw, close but not the same. Use a true M4 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.