Your choice of KVM for your work benches?

[ElementalWindX]

I always have a hard time trying to find a good non push button style KVM switch that doesn't have some sort of issue.

Currently using the iogear brand of kvm switches and whenever I switch to a port that has no pc plugged in and if I press anything other than scroll lock + scroll lock + enter, it will freeze up the kvm and I have to unplug the usb from all computers to reset it before it will work again.


I am looking for a good KVM that does not do this sort of non-sense. What do you guys use? Thanks!

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

For the cheaper side of things I've found Belkins to be pretty good.
8 port
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817394075
16 port
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817394050

I like Avocent ones for our server cabinets.

 

[Magic Miguel]

I like IOGear. What model are you having problems with?

 

[ElementalWindX]

I like IOGear. What model are you having problems with?

GCS634C - 4 port. I have one at each station.

 

[ArtemusComputerTechnology]

I brought this KVm a months ago and I really love it because it includes a long cord with a nice button to switch between computers.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001S2PJO6/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Simmy]

I use the dell 71PXP which has been working perfectly for 5 years now. Would really like an IP KVM though.

 

[AndyM]

Avocent!

I've been using Avocent for a good few years. They even used to OEM for Compaq when Compaq were Compaq.

I use the 8 port analogue version. The KVM cables allow for both PS/2 connections, and USB. You can get it either on its own, or with 2, 4, or 8 cables. I chose the option without any cables, and bought the cables separately, as they come in various lengths.

http://www.avocent.co.uk/Products/Category/KVM_Appliances/Analog_Appliances/SwitchView_Analog_KVM_Appliance.aspx#tab=details_tab_2

Although rack based, it sits quite happily under my monitor, and never complains, as its only about 7 inches deep.

Andy

 

[wardoursecure]

I have been using a belkin one for years. Unfortunately it just failed on me so not using anything at the moment.

 

['putertutor]

For the cheaper side of things I've found Belkins to be pretty good.
8 port
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817394075
16 port
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817394050

I like Avocent ones for our server cabinets.

Your 'cheaper side of things' and mine never seem to be in the same room, or even ballpark.

 

[BillMoney]

the monoprice ones are surprisingly good for the price

 

[DocGreen]

Your 'cheaper side of things' and mine never seem to be in the same room, or even ballpark.

I was thinking the exact same thing

 

[brandonkick]

I think it depends on the magnitude of your business. A business that does hundreds of thousands of dollars each year or more will see this as a drop in the bucket, and a must have.