What’s Good about IOGear 8-port kvm switch?
IOGear 8-port kvm switch helps you connect eight different machines up to one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. It is a great spacesaver especially for a server room where you need access to multiple machines at once.
Though it does require a power source, there is no need to install any software or drivers; simply connect the cables to the computers, then plug in one keyboard, monitor, and mouse to this switch, and that is it.
A row of eight buttons across the front of this kvm switch are working in accordance with the machine you have plug in. The top row shows green lights indicating the port has a PC connected while the bottom row has a single orange light displaying the PC you are viewing at the moment. By pushing on each button, you will be able to switch between machines.
Thus, IOGear 8-port kvm switch is a great investment especially for a working environment where a number of machines need to be worked at once.
Using KVM to Connect with a Server
With KVM switch, you can control multiple computers by using only a single of keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. Thus, you can spare lot of space without worrying about a mess of devices in your server room after mounting a KVM unit. Now, let’s find out how.
- Find a place in your server rack for KVM and place it in before attaching to power cord.
- Connect external keyboard, mouse and monitor to KVM switch. Make sure that the KVM switches use a connector that match to your devices.
- Attach the dongle of KVM switch to ports of keyboard, mouse, and monitor on the back of the server. The dongle is a tiny cable that usually comes with old-style round PS2 connections or two USB connections, a monitor connection on one end, and a small plug on the other end. As KVM switches use numbered ports to switch to and for, you should also tag number of the port that the dongle is connected to.
Why it is Good to Use Rack Mount KVM?
With the advance innovation of KVM technology, a number of business owners agreed in The Red Hat Summit 2010 that the Rack Mount KVM will become one of the eye-catching trend in the future. Why? Let’s find out.
1. Rack Mount KVM requires only small space.
With a single unit of rack mount KVM, you never have to bother finding places to plugg these devices in: a keyboard, a mouse, an LCD, and a KVM switch, since they are all combined together and that helps save room space.
2. Rack Mount KVM comes in a sturdy design.
The device is well-designed to meet optimal use of space and to remain stable and sturdy wherever it put to work. Together with slide rails and rack mounting brackets, rack mount KVM can be adjusted to any kind of space.
3. Rack Mount KVM can control multiple devices.
When arranging a cascading design, rack mount KVM features an ability to control up to 32 PCs with a single monitor, keyboard, and a mouse. Continue reading »
