need special kvm switch

[batmang]

this is a question for anyone who can help me out.

heres the situation:
theres 2 computers, 2 monitors, 2 mice, 2 keyboard.
we want, 2 computers, 2 monitors, 1 mouse, 1 keyboard.

the problem:
1 of the computers is usb only, there is no ps2 ports.

the solution:
i need a kvm switch that has both usb and ps2 abilities.
i need to switch between a usb only machine and a ps2 machine.
both machines have usb ports, but one of the machines has usb only, no ps2.

i did find this kvm switch, do you guys think this will work?

http://shop.howstuffworks.com/products/...M+Switch+GCS52U/SF-1/PID-21217409#desc

from the switch, you have 2 video, 2 usb. for control, you use ps2 mouse and keyboard.

 

[dodgybob]

That only supports one monitor - the 2 monitor leads you see in the picture are to connect to the 2 base units.

Perhaps one way round the problem might be to use 2 kvms - that one in addition to another with an actual button to switch on the kvm (the one you linked to seems to be a hot key switching model). You would press the hotkey and the button on the other kvm to switch.

 

[batmang]

well, i guess having 2 monitor support isnt really needed.

one of the machines is an anti-baby theft monitor, it displays an alarm system/security layout.

i guess what i mean is, i need a switch that will work with a usb only machine, and also a ps2 machine, single monitor or not.

 

[oog]

if you can get past the two-monitor thing, you can certainly use a ps2 kvm switch with a usb-only computer with the right adapter that only costs a couple of bucks. i haven't tried the other direction, though i have used a usb mouse on a ps2 only machine with an adapter as well.

 

[batmang]

we have prolly 20-30 ps2 kvm switches, we bought some usb to ps2 adapters and it did not like the relay action between the adapter.

so our only choice now, is to try this iomega kwm switch.

 

[islandtechengineers]

Originally posted by: oog
if you can get past the two-monitor thing, you can certainly use a ps2 kvm switch with a usb-only computer with the right adapter that only costs a couple of bucks. i haven't tried the other direction, though i have used a usb mouse on a ps2 only machine with an adapter as well.

thats an idea. there's USB to Ps2 adapters available for keyboards and mice. if you already have a kvm, try it; if you dont, find a kvn you like, get a hold of the make/model #, find the manu's web site, get their sales/customer service # (should be toll free), call them and ask if you can use a USB mouse or keyboard with a USB to ps2 adapter on their product!

at least you wont have to go through the hassel of buying it all (if you cant find a kvm supporting USB) and trying to return it!


HA HA

i was really slow on my reply and you reposted!
let us know if the/how the iomega works!

 

[batmang]

yeah, im hoping the iomega switch does the job. if it doesnt.. we're gonna have to resort to the expensive big dogs.