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Best KVM in this Configuration?

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:31 am
by Iceman
My old KVM just blew after several years of use ... I'm looking to order a new one today. Following is my configuration. Can anyone recommend a good quality KVM that will configure like this?

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Re: Best KVM in this Configuration?

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 4:36 pm
by Vander
If I understand that diagram correct, you have 1 monitor attached to the Windows computer, and a 2nd monitor connected to the KVM which would allow you to use it with the linux box or as a 2nd monitor in Windows?

I've been using an IOGear DVI KVM for a few years now to swap between an Windows box and a Macbook Air with a DP>DVI dongle. It's been pretty solid. They have an HDMI version.

Re: Best KVM in this Configuration?

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:53 am
by Iceman
Yes that is correct. The Windows PC is setup for dual monitors and the Linux for a single. Thanks I'll check them out

Re: Best KVM in this Configuration?

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:40 am
by Krom
If you don't use one of the machines very often, perhaps one of your monitors has multiple inputs you can switch between which means all you need is a separate keyboard and mouse for each machine and you only need to push a button on the monitor to switch inputs when you need to pull up its screen. Or the old stand by of using a vnc/remote desktop client to control the second machine from the first, again only an option if you don't use the second machine often.

Re: Best KVM in this Configuration?

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 3:21 pm
by Iceman
I use them both a lot