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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: nicholas on January 15, 2014, 04:53:04 PM

Title: Dvi/usb kvm
Post by: nicholas on January 15, 2014, 04:53:04 PM
Can anyone recommend a cheap 4-port KVM with USB and DVI?

I need to reduce the amount of hardware in the spare room by using the one HD monitor, USB keyboard and mouse for my A3000, Pegasos II, PowerMac and Intel box.

I've done a quick search of my usual suppliers and they all seem ridiculously expensive compared to VGA KVM's.
Title: Re: Dvi/usb kvm
Post by: curtis on January 15, 2014, 06:46:52 PM
Check out fleabay.

I picked up an 8-port for about $20+ shipping.

It has a nine pin serial port and the usual vga plug.  Also has PS/2 adapters for keyboard, but I'm hooking up A500's so don't need that.

I believe I saw several 3-4 port versions for less.

Curtis
Title: Re: Dvi/usb kvm
Post by: Oldsmobile_Mike on January 15, 2014, 06:57:09 PM
I use Newegg Business and Amazon.com for these type of purchases. Read the reviews on those sites should help you make a decision.  A quick search on Newegg for "DVI KVM" shows dozens of models available, you can sort by rating.
 
Also, when you're ready to join the big boys, this is the KVM I use for my server racks. Def. recommend. ;)
 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007WLRF6M/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Title: Re: Dvi/usb kvm
Post by: nicholas on January 15, 2014, 08:04:35 PM
Quote from: curtis;757281
Check out fleabay.

I picked up an 8-port for about $20+ shipping.

It has a nine pin serial port and the usual vga plug.  Also has PS/2 adapters for keyboard, but I'm hooking up A500's so don't need that.

I believe I saw several 3-4 port versions for less.

Curtis


I need DVI and they are a lot more expensive than VGA switches it seems. :(
Title: Re: Dvi/usb kvm
Post by: nicholas on January 15, 2014, 08:05:30 PM
Quote from: Oldsmobile_Mike;757282
I use Newegg Business and Amazon.com for these type of purchases. Read the reviews on those sites should help you make a decision.  A quick search on Newegg for "DVI KVM" shows dozens of models available, you can sort by rating.
 
Also, when you're ready to join the big boys, this is the KVM I use for my server racks. Def. recommend. ;)
 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007WLRF6M/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Phwoar! :)
Title: Re: Dvi/usb kvm
Post by: curtis on January 15, 2014, 10:51:10 PM
Yeah, DVI changes things a bit!

Curtis
Title: Re: Dvi/usb kvm
Post by: nicholas on January 15, 2014, 11:07:03 PM
Quote from: curtis;757301
Yeah, DVI changes things a bit!

Curtis


I've seen a few on eBay that are cheap because they are in the US but the customs duty for importing into UK makes them expensive. :(

I never have to pay when I get stuff from China yet every time it stuff from US or Canada I have to pay the taxes. Very weird and very annoying.
Title: Re: Dvi/usb kvm
Post by: Iggy on January 15, 2014, 11:24:33 PM
Quote from: nicholas;757302
I've seen a few on eBay that are cheap because they are in the US but the customs duty for importing into UK makes them expensive. :(

I never have to pay when I get stuff from China yet every time it stuff from US or Canada I have to pay the taxes. Very weird and very annoying.

Yeah, I just received a dual VGA/USB switch I purchased from the Chinese for $5.99, today.
I needed it to switch between a sun Blade server's input/output and the connections on a installed SUN PCI III X86 card.
That would be the country I'd look to.
Title: Re: Dvi/usb kvm
Post by: Duce on January 16, 2014, 12:01:20 AM
One the consumer end, I've had good luck with the Cables to Go brand of VGA/DVI + USB KVM's.  Make sure it comes with cables, that's half the cost of 'em it seems.
Haven't had any experience with the Fleabay cheap Chinese ones.

On the enterprise end of things, I've got a Norco one in my rack similar to the linked one above that works a treat, but it wasn't cheap.

http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/