KVM switch for a dual-monitor set up

[Java Cafe]

Hi,

I use a dual monitor set up, but I have to switch between two CPUs. Could suggest one or a few KVM brand and model name/number that might let me accomplish this? Are there KVMs that support dal monitors?

Thank you.

~ JC ~

 

[MedicBob]

I am sure they are out there, but I have a feeling they are very pricey. I haven't found one with a brief search.

 

[SoulAssassin]

When I did this at work I just accepted the fact that one machine would have both monitors and the others would have just one. Good because I could leave my email up on the main machine on the 2nd monitor and do testing on the other.

Anyways, you might want to just get a 2nd KVM w a hardware switch and put it up on your desk. You would switch the first KVM normally (Scr-Scr-2 or whatever) but have to hit the switch on your desk to change the 2nd monitor. For the cost savings the annoyance may be worth it.

 

[Java Cafe]

SoulAssassin,

Thank you, that is an excellent idea! In fact, I do not mind manual switches at all. On the contrary, I prefer them. So, this is what I think, I will do . . . I will buy two manual KVM switches, each for I monitor, 1 keyboard and 1 mouse. I will use all of the facilities on the first one, and only the monitor on the second. I can get each of these for about $15 I think.

Ideally, my second switch should be a monitor switch only . . . KVM is overkill. But, interestingly, it seems manual KVMs are less expensive than manual video switches.

Do you see any flaws with this plan?

Thanks.