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

[Stephen Hoffman]

On 2013-11-30 17:33:03 +0000, Galen said:

> My DS10 ...  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.
> 
> Any suggestions?

Since you asked for "any"...

There are many KVM discussions in the archives here.  Visit Google 
Groups and run a quick search for details.

I wouldn't assume a USB-to-PS2 adapter will work (well, if at all) with 
an AlphaServer.  The results of all of the generic adapters and 
keyboards I've tried have been rather less than successful.  I woudn't 
expect most cheap KVMs would fair all that much better.   Look for Sun 
Solaris support with any KVM, too; signaling requirements for the Sun 
boxes are similar to what OpenVMS servers usually expect.

Though these days I'm usually using remote X or remote serial lines for 
accessing the VMS servers, and managing the systems via OPA0: serial 
connections; setting up a console concentrator (terminal server, 
Minicom or otherwise) provides adequate remote management capabilities.

If you're looking for inexpensive options, rummage around over at 
monoprice.com site.

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