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Better known by its acronym, KVM. A device that passes keyboard, video and mouse functions between a user and a computer. These devices are used to control multiple computers and/or remote computer(s) and may be either hardware or software-based.

Better known by its acronym, KVM. A device that passes keyboard, video and mouse functions between a user and a computer. These devices are used to control multiple computers and/or remote computer(s) and may be either hardware or software-based.

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HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 error

I have a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 that I am having a problem with. When I try to open up a KVM session with a server I am getting the message, "Error: All video channels in use", and the session will fail to launch. Rebooting the server…
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TYAN - FT48B8812 IKVM AST2050 non-functional, workarounds, alternatives

I've bought a FT48B8812 system. It contains an IKVM chipset. However the software is really poor quality. The main things that don't work are: Supposed to provide SSL web interface - doesn't exist. Java based Remote console, code-signing expired a…
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kvm-over-ip, multiple machines per cable run

I'm looking at getting a kvm-over-ip setup for a server room. Typically these devices have 16 or so cat5 leads that come out of them and then a convertor that converts each cat5 into a vga & ps2 pair. Can you run one cable from the unit into a…
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Converter for input (composite USB) and output (2x PS2)

It seems there are plenty of PS/2 to USB converters but want we need is a composite USB input and 2x PS/2 outputs (keyboard and mouse). An example application: a server without USB ports but 2x PS/2 ports. KVM cable is a VGA and composite USB (i.e.…
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Used Avocent advice

I want to purchase a used Avocent KVM-over-IP device on eBay to manage some servers out-of-band in a data center. I have seen many older ones on eBay in good working condition for a couple hundred bucks, including the cable dongles. Like model 2000…
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Recommendations for a two port KVM switch

Due to developers needing access to one Mac and one PC we need to install KVM switches so both computers can share a keyboard, monitor and mouse. There are only a few requirements: DVI (but VGA is okay) USB mouse USB keyboard No mod/extra key…
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Exists a network switch with integrated KVM over IP in 1U?

I am looking into a new hosting infrastructure that have two servers and a switch. Since I have only 1U available for the switch, I was looking for a appliance that have KVM over IP integrated, so I could do reboots and preboot maintenance. Do you…
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How does the Belkin OmniView Remote IP Manager (IP KVM) do Hard Reboots?

I am looking to get an IP KVM for a single server. The features tab on http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=291011 shows that the OmniView Remote IP Manager can do hard reboots i.e.: Supports serial devices such as PDUs, to…
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What should be known to integrate an IP-KVM in a small business?

What should be known to integrate an IP-KVM in a small business that is Windows server based? Also with this how should a person with little knowledge of IP-KVM hardware differentiate the inordinate amount of products available for what is most…
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Why are USB/DVI KVM switches so much more expensive than USB/DSUB models?

Newegg lists nine 4 computer USB/DSUB switches for between $40 and $100; but the cheapest USB/DVI model is almost $200. Is DVI that much inherently harder to switch; or has the inventory of dsub capable models had their price slashed in order to…
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What prevents the mouse from working for a few seconds after a KVM switch?

I am currently controlling two Vista x64 boxes with a KVM switch. The switching has worked fine through several OS changes in recent months, including a previous incarnation of two x64 boxes that I have now. I recently had Windows 7 on one (I'll…
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How are inputs protected through a KVM switch?

If there are multiple computers connected to a KVM switch, can all computers on that switch potentially log keystokes/mouse movements/other inputs that are not designated for it? Example: 4 computers connected to KVM switch Computer "1" is…
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KVM dongle compatibility

We have an Avocent Autoview 3100 KVM which we're going to upgrade soon as it's been outgrown. We're looking at a 32-port unit but I cannot find anything by Avocent which has 32 ports. If we buy something from another manufacturer, would the Avocent…
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What cables, mount kits and accessories to use with APC LCD KVM rack consoles?

APC sells several rackmount LCD/mouse/keyboard KVM trays for server rack control. I’ve got an AP5719 and the USB keyboard doesn’t work with a standard VGA cable, because the built-in USB connector at the back of the device is only a pass through to…
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Connecting to ATEN KVM-over-IP from a modern environment

We have several KN4132v and KN2140v appliances connected to multiple servers in our lab. These are multi-thousand dollar devices that I would be hard-pressed to justify throwing away. Unfortunately, the only way we have for connecting to them is…
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