KVM Switch
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Can anyone recommend a KVM switch supports 5 computers and both mac and windows via USB3?
If it's not broken, fix it until it is. Everything makes sense in someone's mind. Ya can't fix stupid.
TrendNet seems to be a popular brand.
/ravi
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TrendNet seems to be a popular brand.
/ravi
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That's a VGA only model though. X|
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Can anyone recommend a KVM switch supports 5 computers and both mac and windows via USB3?
If it's not broken, fix it until it is. Everything makes sense in someone's mind. Ya can't fix stupid.
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That's a VGA only model though. X|
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius
Dan Neely wrote:
That's a VGA only model though.
Sorry, my bad. Here's a 4 (not 8) port one I'm about to buy.* GREATHTEK KVM Switch HDMI 4 Port[^] /ravi
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Dan Neely wrote:
That's a VGA only model though.
Sorry, my bad. Here's a 4 (not 8) port one I'm about to buy.* GREATHTEK KVM Switch HDMI 4 Port[^] /ravi
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Dan Neely wrote:
That's a VGA only model though.
Sorry, my bad. Here's a 4 (not 8) port one I'm about to buy.* GREATHTEK KVM Switch HDMI 4 Port[^] /ravi
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If it's not broken, fix it until it is. Everything makes sense in someone's mind. Ya can't fix stupid.
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This is the 4 port one I bought 3 years ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CPLB6Y1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1[^]
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That's helpful. Thanks, Dan. I especially like it because it also handles audio. /ravi
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That says USB 2.0. Is there a USB 3.0 version? Also, I need dual monitor support.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is. Everything makes sense in someone's mind. Ya can't fix stupid.
Why do you need USB 3? Are you an incredibly fast typist? Paul Sanders http://www.alpinesoft.co.uk
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Can anyone recommend a KVM switch supports 5 computers and both mac and windows via USB3?
If it's not broken, fix it until it is. Everything makes sense in someone's mind. Ya can't fix stupid.
You mean, a KeVin Marois switch ?
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That's helpful. Thanks, Dan. I especially like it because it also handles audio. /ravi
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Not to sound like Spok, but the HDMI switches all handle audio through the HDMI spec anyway, however a seperate additional audio port may prove beneficial -- one cannot have too many ports -- additionally, I found none that handle USB 3 at the time of my search, but also later found it was not really as necessary as I had first thought ~John
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That says USB 2.0. Is there a USB 3.0 version? Also, I need dual monitor support.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is. Everything makes sense in someone's mind. Ya can't fix stupid.
TESmart makes a 4 PC, dual monitor version. They have an HDMI and a display port version. Sorry, but as far as I can tell I don’t think they make a USB 3.0 version. Not sure why you need 3.0. I have their 2 PC, dual monitor version. One of the laptops I have connected to it is using only USB 3.0 ports and I have had no issues with it.
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Can anyone recommend a KVM switch supports 5 computers and both mac and windows via USB3?
If it's not broken, fix it until it is. Everything makes sense in someone's mind. Ya can't fix stupid.
If all are Windows-based systems, why not just use RDP?
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If all are Windows-based systems, why not just use RDP?
Has MS dropped the requirement that the computer on one end, IIRC being connected to, be running a pro version of windows? Because pro licenses are more expensive than KVMs. Edit: Also, the OP said he needed both Windows and Mac support.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius
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That says USB 2.0. Is there a USB 3.0 version? Also, I need dual monitor support.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is. Everything makes sense in someone's mind. Ya can't fix stupid.
Dual monitor and USB3 KVMs do exist, but you're going to pay a large premium for the privilege of needing something much fancier than the baseline models. CS1944DP - 4-Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort Dual Display KVMP Switch[^]
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius
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If all are Windows-based systems, why not just use RDP?
Robert Bolin 2022 wrote:
If all are Windows-based systems, why not just use RDP?
Windows Home can connect to RDP, but cannot be RDP'd to. Some Linux (e.g. Debian) can RDP to other places (but Debian has a nasty habit of not connecting unless you have 'native' access to it first, which rather defeats the purpose). You can ignore the rest of this comment / response because, by drawing the diagram, I have realised that a solution to my KVM problem could be a single 4-Port HDMI KVM as I am not actually using the VGA slots as I am directly connecting the VGA to the monitor, bypassing the VGAs on the KVM. I'm looking for a KVM that supports mixed HDMI and VGA input devices (o/p not such a problem as my monitor is switchable between HDMI and VGA) as I have 3 PCs, one of which does not have HDMI. I know I can use HDMI to VGA converters and use a VGA-only KVM, but that would lead to a loss of resolution. Currently, I have 2 Two-Port KVMs (one for HDMI and one for VGA) which I have daisy-chained USB Ins to USB Outs, as per the diagram below.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_+-----+ +-----+ / \ +-----+
| | | | | Monitor | | |
| PC1 | | PC2 | | | | PC3 |
| | | | \ __________/ | |
+-----+ +-----+ HDMI . . VGA +-----+
. | . | . . . |
. | . |_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ . |
. | . . . | . |
. | ......... .......... ..................... |
. |_ _ _ _ _ . . | |
. | . . | |
......... | . _ _ _ . _ _ _ | |
. | . | . | | |
. | . | . | | |
+------------------------------+ | +------------------------------+
| HDMI USB HDMI USB HDMI | | | VGA USB VGA USB VGA |
| IN IN IN IN OUT | | | IN IN IN IN OU -
Can anyone recommend a KVM switch supports 5 computers and both mac and windows via USB3?
If it's not broken, fix it until it is. Everything makes sense in someone's mind. Ya can't fix stupid.
Take a look at PI KVM PiKVM - Open and cheap DIY IP-KVM on Raspberry Pi[^]
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This is the 4 port one I bought 3 years ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CPLB6Y1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1[^]
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius
I think I might order this for myself. How's this unit working for you, Dan? Do you find it reliable? Have you encountered any issues or is there anything you don't like about it? Thanks, /ravi
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I think I might order this for myself. How's this unit working for you, Dan? Do you find it reliable? Have you encountered any issues or is there anything you don't like about it? Thanks, /ravi
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I've had no major complaints with it; but I'm also not using it to its fullest capacity. I'm not using the audio out feature, hooking the speakers connected to 1 system to it instead and changing audio to hdmi out would help with cable management a bit but's never gotten to the top of my todo list. I'm also not running it at full resolution (1680x1050); but in that case I didn't think saving a few dollars for a lower end model was worth it. The ancient screen I'm using will get retired someday. The only annoyance I have is that I hear USB dis/connect tones from the PC with the speakers attached when I switch. That might go away if I was using the audio support, but I've never gotten around to trying.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius
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I've had no major complaints with it; but I'm also not using it to its fullest capacity. I'm not using the audio out feature, hooking the speakers connected to 1 system to it instead and changing audio to hdmi out would help with cable management a bit but's never gotten to the top of my todo list. I'm also not running it at full resolution (1680x1050); but in that case I didn't think saving a few dollars for a lower end model was worth it. The ancient screen I'm using will get retired someday. The only annoyance I have is that I hear USB dis/connect tones from the PC with the speakers attached when I switch. That might go away if I was using the audio support, but I've never gotten around to trying.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius
Thanks again.
Dan Neely wrote:
I'm also not running it at full resolution (1680x1050)
The product details indicate it supports a resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz. I intend to use it with an ultra-wide (3440 x 1440) panel. Perhaps your model is an older variant that max'd out at 1680 x 1050? /ravi
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Thanks again.
Dan Neely wrote:
I'm also not running it at full resolution (1680x1050)
The product details indicate it supports a resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz. I intend to use it with an ultra-wide (3440 x 1440) panel. Perhaps your model is an older variant that max'd out at 1680 x 1050? /ravi
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Ravi Bhavnani wrote:
Perhaps your model is an older variant that max'd out at 1680 x 1050?
Something like that. 2560x1600, but DL-DVI only. Theoretically over HDMI I should be able to do 1920x1200; but Windows is fanatically determined to prevent me from selecting that resolution and forces me to jump through the same set of hoops to force it after each reboot. The KVM's for secondary systems only so I just gave up.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, weighing all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius