[geeks] IP KVM?
Dan Sikorski
me at dansikorski.com
Thu Dec 6 09:18:22 CST 2007
Phil Stracchino wrote:
> I'm looking for a recommendation for an IP KVM that I can attach to a
> very LOUD rack-mount PC, in order to keep the head on the kids' desk but
> move the damn box outside into the rack. Needs to support USB keyboard
> and mouse, and needs to automagically handle VGA mode switching up to
> about 1280x1024. Remote sound would be nice too, but I can run a 1/8"
> audio line alongside the Ethernet line, no problem.
>
> It also needs to not cost too much. On the other hand, it only needs to
> support a single machine.
>
> Any recommendations?
>
>
How far away from the rack is the desk? Would a long, shielded KVM
cable do, without the switch? I do that to get the display from
machines in my rack into the next room, where my desk is on the other
side of the wall.
-Dan Sikorski
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