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Extender DVI-USB console extender

Discussion in 'KVM' started by Bruno C, Sep 9, 2016.

  1. Bruno C

    Bruno C New member

    1) I have a DVI-USB computer I'd like to control from two consoles, one in proximity to the computer; the other located 70-100 feet away.

    Both consoles should be able to control this one computer.

    Required DVI resolution: 1920x1200 @ 60hz.

    2) I'm also looking for a similar application that can support a dual-monitor setup.

    Can you recommend the hardware needed to accomplish these two requirements?
     
    Bruno C, Sep 9, 2016
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  2. KVMGalore Expert

    KVMGalore Expert Staff Member

    Sure!

    To accomplish your 1st setup you will need a DVI-USB KVM extender with a built-in KVM splitter, that supports both local console access and remote access, such as KLX-500 or Cat5 Reach.

    For the dual-monitor application, things get a bit more complicated because dual-video KVM extenders typically support only remote access (and do not offer local access).

    You can take a closer look at systems (supporting local access only) such as CAT-x Multi-Screen DVI KVM Extenders, LDX-2P or CE604.

    To accomplish having local access as well, you may deploy two 2-port DVI splitters between the computer's (two) video ports and the above dual-video KVM extenders. From each splitter, one port will connect to the KVM extender, while the other will connect to a local monitor. Keyboard and mouse (from the local console) could connect directly to USB ports on the computer.
     
    KVMGalore Expert, Sep 9, 2016
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  3. Bruno C

    Bruno C New member

    How about: DVI-I, USB 2.0, single monitor application, with local access over LAN.
     
    Bruno C, Sep 9, 2016
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  4. KVMGalore Expert

    KVMGalore Expert Staff Member

    It is possible to use your LAN for extension (instead of a dedicated run - outside your LAN - of CATx cable).

    To accomplish this you'll need to use a DVI KVM extender over IP.

    Models that support both local and remote access include:
    DVI KVM over IP w/ Local DVI Output
    KLX-500
    KE6900

    If you prefer using this method of extension (over Ethernet), you should also look at KE6940, which supports dual-video extension with both local and remote access.
     
    KVMGalore Expert, Sep 9, 2016
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