KVM switch (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse set) gives the user the freedom to access and even control multiple systems/servers from a single place with the help of a single keyboard, video(monitor) and a mouse. KVM Switch permits connection of a single keyboard, monitor and mouse with multiple computers.
KVM Switches tend to be real useful with organizations and are so very popular with them. Amongst its many unique benefits, the most popular ones can be summed up as- it saves you time, money, space, equipment, manpower and power as you can control a pool of servers using a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
KVM Switches are available in 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32-port versions, and in various types- CAT5 KVM Switch, DVI KVM Switch, USB KVM Switch, Dual DVI KVM Switch.
Amongst most common and highly used kvm switches are- 2 port KVM switch and DVI KVM Switch. 2 port kvm switch is used to switch controls between two computers in a small office or SOHO work environment.
Whereas kvm switches with higher port numbers- 4, 8, 16 and 32 port are typically found in bigger organizations where vast number of servers need to be controlled and monitored. These kvm switchers comes in handy for commercial business.
KVM Switches can be controlled via a few ways- via the push buttons on the device or through keyboard commands.
KVM Switches are the most advanced devices for controlling servers and so are equipped with features like keyboard and mouse emulation so as to allow easy boot-up and operation, it also includes an auto scanning features.
KVM Switchers work fine and supports almost all popular operating systems with no problems at all. Available in a wide range of port size, types and functionalities, gaining popularity these days is DVI KVM Switch. This kvm switcher can easily monitor and control several PS2/USB based computers using a single keyboard, DVI monitor and mouse(KVM Set). DVI KVM Switch is mostly used in process control centers, server farms etc and is built in a rugged metal enclosure.
