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.
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!
just install software like desktop rover and treat it all as one large screen.
Quote from: Joshua Conner on August 11, 2023, 03:03:23 PM
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.
Quote from: Ric on August 11, 2023, 12:00:04 PM
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.
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 $$$ but work well; the one I have is probably from 2008 and I need to replace it as well.
(Also you may want an IPKVM where you can access it remotely if need be)
Quote from: Jeff Golas on August 16, 2023, 03:44:32 PM
If it's a Dell server, and you have an iDrac module in it, you get it with the iDrac card. You can technically run a program that literally accesses the screen via the idrac card.
Otherwise, the big name one I have is Avocent. They're $$$ 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.
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.
Absurdistan - ;)
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. :(
Well, it would have arrived much faster had it been coming from Mexico. Just sayin' :o ;D ::)