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HES HES KS-M Mechanical Server Cabinet Lock HES-KS-M

HES KS-M Mechanical Server Cabinet Lock

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HES KS-M MECHANICAL SERVER CABINET LOCK

The HES KS-M installs easily on most cam-activated server cabinet doors equipped with a standard 150 x 25 mm lock prep and provides support for a 6 or 7-pin SFIC (Small Format Interchangeable Core) mechanical key override.


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Standard Features

  • Cam Activated
  • Non-handed
  • Mechanical 6 or 7-pin SFIC Key Override (sold separately)
  • Compatible with MEDECO XT Intelligent Keys
  • Black Finish
  • SecuriCare three-year, no-fault, no questions asked warranty
  • LEDs indicate valid/invalid entries; Red Amber or Green Amber

AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS

  • HES-KS-M-B - KS-M Mechanical Server Cabinet Lock with No Cylinder
  • HES-KS-M-B-K1 - KS-M Mechanical Server Cabinet Lock with MEDECO X4 SFIC (DGV Commercial Keyway) with 2 Keys (1 Control, 1 User)

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Cabinet Hardware
Product Subgroup:
Cabinet Latches and Locks
Product Type:
Cabinet Locks
Series:
Mechanical Server
Static Strength:
350
Subcategory:
Cabinet Locks
Power:
None- Mechanical
Product Model:
HES-KS-M
Product Category:
Cabinet Hardware
Department:
Door Hardware

HES HES-KS-M-B – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the HES KS-M fit my server cabinet doors?
The KS-M mounts on most cam-activated server cabinet doors that have a standard 150 x 25 mm lock prep. If your cabinet doors already use a cam lock in that prep, the KS-M drops into it. If the prep is a different size or the door isn't cam-activated, this isn't the right body.
2) Do I need to order a cylinder separately with the HES KS-M cabinet lock?
Depends which configuration you order. The KS-M comes two ways: with no cylinder, or with a MEDECO X4 SFIC in the DGV commercial keyway supplied with two keys (one control, one user). Order the no-cylinder version only if you're supplying your own SFIC core, because the mechanical key override does not work without one.
3) Can I key the HES KS-M into my existing SFIC master key system?
Yes. The KS-M accepts a 6 or 7-pin SFIC (small format interchangeable core) for the mechanical key override, so a data center or facility already running SFIC can pin cores to the house system and drop them in. Cores are sold separately on the no-cylinder version. Order it with the MEDECO X4 SFIC instead if you're not running your own core program.
4) Does the HES KS-M cabinet lock need power or wiring run to the rack?
No power at all. The KS-M is mechanical, so there's no transformer, no low-voltage run, and no battery to change. If you want an electrified cabinet lock instead, the DynaLock 1410 Series and the SDC 290 Series are dual voltage electric cabinet locks, and the SDC 295 Series is battery powered with a 30-user keypad.
5) I need a cabinet lock for drawers, not a server rack door. Is the HES KS-M the right one?
No. The KS-M is built for cam-activated server cabinet doors with a 150 x 25 mm prep. For drawers, look at the Sargent KESO F1 4152 Series or the 4252 Series, both cabinet locks for drawers, with the 4252 field reversible. The Sargent 4142 is a horizontal cabinet lock with a 6-pin brass cylinder, and the BEST 3L Series is a dead-locking cabinet lock with vertical rim mounting.
6) What is the closest cabinet lock to the HES KS-M for a server cabinet that already takes a 7-pin SFIC core?
The KS-M is a cam activated, non-handed server cabinet lock built around a 6 or 7-pin SFIC key override, so any small format interchangeable core you already stock keys into it. The closest peer on core format is the BEST 5L Series coin box cabinet lock, which also uses a 7-pin SFIC core housing, and the BEST 3L Series dead-locking cabinet lock, which carries a 7-pin housing in a vertical rim mount. The difference is body style: the KS-M drops into a 150 x 25 mm cam-activated server cabinet prep, while the 3L is rim mounted vertically and the 5L is built for a coin box opening. Match the prep in the door first, then the core.
7) What should I use instead of the KS-M on a cabinet where nobody carries a key?
The KS-M works off a mechanical SFIC key override with no power at all, so every opening needs a keyholder present. Where credentials rather than keys are the plan, the Lockey C170 is a mechanical surface mount keyless digital combination cam cabinet lock with a low profile design, and the SDC 295 Series is a battery powered programmable cabinet lock with a 30-user keypad. The C170 stays fully mechanical like the KS-M but trades the core for a combination; the 295 adds batteries and per-user codes. All three are cam or cabinet-body locks, so the decision comes down to whether the cabinet is managed by key, by one shared combination, or by a user list.
8) Can I run the KS-M off the access control system, or do I need a different cabinet lock?
The KS-M is a mechanical lock with no power input, so it will not take a signal from a panel. For a cabinet that has to release from access control, the DynaLock 1410 Series is a dual voltage cabinet lock rated heavy duty, and the SDC 290 Series is a micro cabinet electric bolt lock with dual voltage operation. Both are electrified bodies that need wire run to the cabinet door; the KS-M needs none. A common approach is the electrified lock on the cabinets tied to the system and the KS-M on the ones that stay on key control.
9) Is a Sargent 4142 or 1655 cabinet lock a drop-in for the HES KS-M?
No. The KS-M takes a 6 or 7-pin SFIC interchangeable core and mounts in a 150 x 25 mm server cabinet lock prep. The Sargent 4142 is a horizontal cabinet lock with a 6-pin brass cylinder, and the Sargent 1655 is a 6-pin cabinet lock with field reversible handing. Those are fixed 6-pin cylinder bodies in their own preps, so the core will not swap and the hole pattern will not line up with a server cabinet cutout. They are the right family for a wood or metal cabinet door being keyed on a Sargent system, not a substitute in a cam-activated server cabinet.
10) Which cabinet lock lets me key the cabinets into the same system as the building doors?
The HES KS-M accepts a 6 or 7-pin SFIC core and is compatible with MEDECO XT intelligent keys, so cabinets can ride on the same interchangeable core program as the rest of the facility. The BEST 5L Series and BEST 3L Series also use 7-pin core housings, which keeps them on the same small format core family. The Sargent 4152 and 4252 are KESO F1 locks and the Sargent 4142 uses a 6-pin brass cylinder, so those key into their own systems rather than an SFIC program. If one keyway across the building is the goal, stay on the SFIC bodies.
11) Does the HES KS-M cabinet lock have to be handed left or right?
No handing to specify. The KS-M is non-handed, so one part number covers cabinet doors swinging either direction. That matters when you're standardizing across a row of racks and don't want two SKUs on the order.
12) Will the HES KS-M work with MEDECO XT electronic keys?
Yes. The KS-M is compatible with MEDECO XT intelligent keys, so a facility already auditing key use with XT can put the same credential on its server cabinets and keep one key program across doors and racks.
13) What's the difference between the HES KS-M and a keypad or combination cabinet lock?
The KS-M is key-operated with an SFIC override and no power, so access is controlled by who holds a core-keyed key. If you'd rather not issue keys at all, the Lockey C170 is a mechanical keyless combination cam cabinet lock that fits doors 1-1/8 to 2 inches thick, and the SDC 295 Series is a battery powered programmable lock with a 30-user keypad. Key control across a fleet of racks favors the KS-M; casual shared access favors a combination unit.
14) Which HES KS-M part number do I order for a lock with keys included?
HES-KS-M-B-K1 is the one that arrives keyed: it includes a MEDECO X4 SFIC in the DGV commercial keyway with two keys, one control and one user. HES-KS-M-B is the same lock body with no cylinder, for shops pinning their own cores.
15) We standardize on Grade 1 hardware. Which cabinet locks besides the HES KS-M hold up to that kind of duty?
The KS-M is a Grade 1 commercial cabinet lock with a 350 static strength rating. On duty level, the DynaLock 1410 Series is the peer that carries a heavy duty rating, though it is an electrified dual voltage body rather than a mechanical one. If the standard is a keyed mechanical cabinet lock across a facility, the BEST 3L Series adds dead-locking action in a vertical rim mount, which is a different way of resisting a pried door than the KS-M's cam. For a facility standard, decide first whether the cabinets are getting wired; that splits the list before grade does.
16) The opening is a drawer, not a server cabinet door. What takes the place of the KS-M there?
The KS-M is built for cam-activated server cabinet doors with a 150 x 25 mm lock prep, which is not a drawer prep. For drawers, the Sargent KESO F1 4152 Series is a cabinet lock for drawers with security system integration, and the Sargent KESO F1 4252 Series is a cabinet lock for drawers with field reversible operation. The 4252's field reversible operation lets one part number cover drawers that latch in opposite directions, while the 4152 is the one specified when the drawer has to tie into a security system. Both are keyed to the KESO F1 system rather than an SFIC core, so plan the keying with the drawer, not off the server cabinet.
17) Does the KS-M or the Lockey C170 handle a thicker cabinet door?
The Lockey C170 is the one published with a door thickness range, 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch, and it surface mounts on the face of the door with a low profile body. The HES KS-M instead works to a lock prep: most cam-activated server cabinet doors with a standard 150 x 25 mm cutout. On a rack door that already has that cutout, the KS-M goes in without new holes; on a solid cabinet door with no prep, the C170's surface mount is the less invasive fit. Confirm the cutout in the door before choosing between them.
18) I need a keyed cabinet lock that reverses in the field. Does the HES KS-M do that, or should I look at Sargent?
The KS-M is non-handed, so one part covers either swing with no reversing step at all. Among the peers, the Sargent 1655 is a 6-pin cabinet lock with field reversible handing and the Sargent KESO F1 4252 Series is field reversible for drawers, meaning the installer sets the direction during install. The practical difference for a fleet of cabinets is stocking: the non-handed KS-M is one SKU regardless of swing, and the reversible Sargent bodies are one SKU that gets configured at the opening.
19) What do the LEDs on the HES KS-M server cabinet lock tell you?
The KS-M carries LEDs that indicate valid versus invalid entries, in either red/amber or green/amber. It's a visual confirmation at the cabinet that the credential presented was accepted.
20) What finish does the HES KS-M cabinet lock come in?
Black only. Both configurations, with and without cylinder, are black finish, which is what most server and network cabinets are already specified in.
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Does the HES HES-KS-M-B come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The HES HES-KS-M-B is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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