We use Cybex XP 4040 KVMs in all our racks. The interface cards that we
purchased for them only support PS2, but xserves seem to work well with a
USB->PS2 adapter cable. I've never had a server go deaf like you described
with the Dr Bott. The only thing that doesn't work are the startup key
combinations, but on an xserve that isn't much of a problem since much of
that can be done from the front panel.
I wonder if anyone has developed a bluetooth-based keyboard/mouse switch
yet. Seems like a natural application for that sort of thing.
-Dustin Wenz
Information Systems Technician
St. Cloud Times
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On 10/18/04 10:02 AM, "Craig Gaevert" <email@hidden> wrote:
> Dr. Bott makes a USB KVM rackmount but it is quite poor in terms of
> appearance and how it works. I have a persistent problem with the two
> G3s and 1 G4 going USB deaf with this unit. I suspect the problem with
> it has to do with it not being powered. I had a Belkin rackmount but
> the inability for it to pass through a 'C Key' startup was frustrating
> as was using a PC keyboard. Seems like this ought to be a lot simpler
> than it is.
>
> Craig Gaevert AIA
> Project Architect / Systems Admin
> TLCD Architecture
> Santa Rosa, CA
>
> On Oct 16, 2004, at 11:06, Joel M. Benisch wrote:
>
>> Hi To All:
>>
>> TIA for sharing your experience on the following issue....
>>
>> I'm looking for a KVM....
>>
>> Two XServes, two or three other Macs, and an IBM RS-6000 running AIX...
>> I don't expect to have to include a Windows based machine in the mix.
>>
>> If I have to leave the RS-6000 out of the mix, I can live with that....
>>
>> I see APC and Belkin, all of which require a PS-2 Mouse and Keyboard.
>> Is there a KVM out there that will allow me to use an Apple USB Mouse
>> and Keyboard?
>> Should I care? Of just go buy a PS-2 Mouse and Keyboard?
>>
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