[Info-vax] DS10 mouse/keyboard to modern KVM switches

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On 11/30/13 17:33, Galen wrote:
> My DS10 video card has VGA video. Its keyboard and mouse connectors are, of course, PS/2 female (And we all know about those DS10 "USB ports" don't we? :-)
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> The KVM I have in mind (but haven't bought yet) is one of the ConnectPro MasterIT Plus series. Its host connections use female DVI-I and USB B connections.
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> I'm trying to find cable(s) and other widget(s) needed to connect the two. I've tried various Google searches but get way too many hits.
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> I'm also open to other suggestions as to the particular KVM I should use. I chose the ConnectPro because I'd read reasonably good things about compatibility with a variety of systems, as well as compatibility with Logitech's mice that use their Unifying USB widget.
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> Any suggestions?
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> (I'm not too worried about switching the video, as the monitor I'm buying will have VGA input as well as DVI.)

I've used kvm switches for many years, trying various units,
before finally settling on the Compaq 8 port units. They were made by
Avocent Systems, who are still in the business and are are a very well
built piece of kit, line powered, 1u rack height and typically have
4 or 8 ports. Ps/2 keyboard / mouse and hidensity 15 pin D  vga
connectors per port. Part number is EO1004 or EO1008 and there's a
new in box example on fleabay uk right now at 29 ukp, though they
often sell for much less, complete with cables, which are expensive
and you have to factor into the cost. These kvm boxes really are fit
and forget, ime.

Of course, this leaves the problem of what to do with the usb kb / mouse
problem, but again this can be fixed easily by using ps2 to usb adapters,
which are very low cost...

Chris

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