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Buying guide for KVM switches helps users buy quality and useful products as they make informed choices. KVM stands for Keyboard, Video and Mouse and has been in use for the sophisticated management of computers and servers.
KMV switch
KVM switch is a kind of hardware unit which is used to control various computers from a single keyboard, video monitor and mouse. Although, officially KVM claims to provide effective management of multiple computers, a pragmatic view is that, at one time it can control only a few computers.
Wide range of KVM switches
Besides direct control, KVM switches also offer remote-operated KVM. Depending upon the number of users, KVMs are divided into two types: the first one is Single-user and the second is Multi-User. Whereas a single-user switch allows a single user share and monitor devices on several computers, multi-user switch allows several users to administer all computers. The most famous brand consists of Belkin kvm switches.
Modus operandi and advantages
Usb KVM Switches buying guide helps buyers in deciding about the best possible solutions when they are buying one. Once a KVM switch is connected to the computer, mouse, keyboard and monitor, it becomes easy to manage various computers at the same time.
However, buy a KVM switch which is compatible only to a particular operating system. In order to share access to a monitor, buyers can use a KVM switch, which supports the video resolution output of the monitor. A word of caution to buyers, is that they should avoid a KVM switch which if shared, does not support the monitor refresh rates and resolution.
Some negative aspects
There aren’t many issues with KVMs, except the compatibility one. Buyers need to know whether they are buying a KVM that works with a mix of platforms, for example, PCs and Sun-based servers or not.
Depending upon one’s need, KVM is essential as it can save a lot of time by its remote access capabilities. Moreover, controlling a large number of servers in a small area can be extremely suitable for effective management of several computers at the same time.
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Matrox TripleHead2Go |
Matrox KVM Switches | ||
4 Computers – DVI
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Product Testing: MATROX TRIPLEHEAD2GO
Sarah 6 —
15/03/2011
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£295 to £310
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D-Link DKVM-4K |
D-Link KVM Switches | ||
4 Computers – PS/2
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£349 to £6,599
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Rosewill RKV-2UC |
Rosewill KVM Switches | ||
2 Computers – USB – VGA
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£52
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D-Link DKVM-2K |
D-Link KVM Switches | ||
2 Computers – PS/2
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£12
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D-Link DKVM-2KU |
D-Link KVM Switches | ||
2 Computers – PS/2 – USB
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D-Link DKVM 2KU: If You Don’t Have a Scroll-Lock key, Think Again
Dooyoo —
11-2011
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£12 to £115
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Matrox TripleHead2Go Digital Edition |
Matrox KVM Switches | ||
4 Computers – DVI
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Matrox Triple Head2Go Digital Edition review
Trusted Reviews —
07-2007
Matrox Triple Head2Go Digital Edition Monitor review: The ultimate digital three-way? Hide
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£22 to £100
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D-Link DKVM-4U |
D-Link KVM Switches | ||
4 Computers – USB
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£81 to £430
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D-Link DKVM-8E |
D-Link KVM Switches | ||
8 Computers – PS/2
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£12 to £115
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Iogear GCS22U |
Iogear KVM Switches | ||
2 Computers – USB
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£46
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KVM 2 ports PS2 |
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2 Computers – PS/2
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£80 to £1,442
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KVM 2 ports PS2/USB |
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2 Computers – PS/2 – USB
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£90 to £358
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KVM 4 ports PS2 |
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4 Computers – PS/2
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£39 to £281
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TRENDnet TK-423K |
TRENDnet KVM Switches | ||
4 Computers – PS/2 – USB – Audio
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£280
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TRENDnet TK-409K |
TRENDnet KVM Switches | ||
4 Computers – USB – Audio
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£60
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Belkin Switch2 DVI-D |
Belkin KVM Switches | ||
2 Computers – USB – DVI – Audio
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Belkin Flip DVI-D
PCPRO —
09-2007
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£66 to £97
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Iogear GCS1764-KM |
Iogear KVM Switches | ||
4 Computers – USB – DVI – Audio
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£115 to £511
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TRENDnet TK-204UK |
TRENDnet KVM Switches | ||
2 Computers – USB – DVI – Audio
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£280
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TRENDnet TK-408K |
TRENDnet KVM Switches | ||
4 Computers – PS/2
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£10
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TRENDnet TK-400K |
TRENDnet KVM Switches | ||
4 Computers – PS/2
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£218 to £392
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TRENDnet TK-200K |
TRENDnet KVM Switches | ||
2 Computers – PS/2
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£261 to £583
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