[Info-vax] IP KVM for PS/2 Alphaservers?

[Rod Regier]

I had little success using the function keys with a direct COM1 serial connection (which are critical to managing the SA6402 offline), so I have no reason to believe they will work any better adding a terminal server or other "serial to IP" solutions to the mix.

The Rose Ultralink2 is an interesting possibility, but the apparent cost of $US1600 for 4 ports is beyond what I can spend for a solution.

I'm currently working to implement an inexpensive wired 4-port KVM 
along with a monitor and a sliding tray for a keyboard and mouse.
Not remotely manageable, but it gives me a workable solution.

I have successfully tested this 4-port KVM (PS/2 and USB support both) with
Alphaservers, Integrity Servers, Linux and Windows systems:

http://www.iogear.com/product/GCS1724/
http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Port-VGA-Switch-GCS1724/dp/B00H9KUOUU