KVM SWITCHES

[Hans Manhave]

Anybody have experience/recommendation for a reliable (hi-res) KVM switch? 

One that handles two monitors, one mouse, one keyboard.  At least two computers, but 3 or 4 would be even nicer.

Thanks.

[Ric]

It's been years since I've used a KVM switch but the one we used was a Belkin and was rock solid.

Good luck FWA!

[Joshua Conner]

just install software like desktop rover and treat it all as one large screen.

[Hans Manhave]

just install software like desktop rover and treat it all as one large screen.

i couldn't find 'desktop rover' in a current version/download situation.  Only dating back to 2010.

I have Mini Remote Control from Solarwinds/Dameware, that could work for now, but there is sufficient delay in screen redrawing (I have another machine installed that way), that it is not acceptable.

[Hans Manhave]

It's been years since I've used a KVM switch but the one we used was a Belkin and was rock solid.

Good luck FWA!

Thank you.  Am waiting on the machine to see what ports/cables i need to have before ordering.

[Jeff Golas]

If it's a Dell server, and you have an iDrac module in it, you get it with the iDrac card. You can technically run a program that literally accesses the screen via the idrac card.

Otherwise, the big name one I have is Avocent. They're $$$ but work well; the one I have is probably from 2008 and I need to replace it as well.

(Also you may want an IPKVM where you can access it remotely if need be)

[Hans Manhave]

If it's a Dell server, and you have an iDrac module in it, you get it with the iDrac card. You can technically run a program that literally accesses the screen via the idrac card.

Otherwise, the big name one I have is Avocent. They're $$$ but work well; the one I have is probably from 2008 and I need to replace it as well.

(Also you may want an IPKVM where you can access it remotely if need be)

This is interesting.  Looking up about an IPKVM, I found I could put a switch together with a Raspberry Pi (Tom's Hardware).  Not that I do anything with Raspberry Pi, but I have those things sitting around.

[Hans Manhave]

Not done a thing yet because the slightly used Dell computer I ordered (Amazon) for the project was shipped to Absurdistan.  Frustrating, but so it goes.

[DebAmstutz]

Absurdistan - 

[Hans Manhave]

It finally came in.  I had no idea it would come from Canada.  Not very absurd at all.  Just created a lot of border travel. Maybe it went sideways looking for a hole in the barbed wire fence.  Just kidding.

Anyway, the thing works, I don't have a "fancy" KVM yet, just connected a single keyboard/mouse/monitor switch I had laying around already.

For some reason I cannot get the computer connected to the domain, but have had little time to figure that one out. 

[Billy Welsh]

Well, it would have arrived much faster had it been coming from Mexico.  Just sayin'