A console switch when used in conjunction with a console server can be quite an expensive investment. Setting up a moderately sized network with just one of each machine could cost anywhere between $2,000 and $6,000, depending on the size of the network and the infrastructure that is being installed. Because the initial investment cost for installing a console switch is so high, many managers and business owners question the practicality of installing such a service. However, when you consider the benefits versus the cost, you can see that the cost is easily made up over the course of just a few years.