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KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) Switches – What to Look for

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

The KVM “console” itself is just the keyboard, display, and pointing device mounted into a single rack-mountable unit. The KVM "switch" is what allows you to connect multiple servers to one set of keyboard, display, and pointing device. So you need the KVM console and switch together along with adapters to connect the servers to the KVM switch. When pricing out a KVM setup, make sure you know who much each adapter costs because it will add up as you add more servers to the switch. (more…)