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Extender Extending a dual-video computer to two locations

Discussion in 'KVM' started by Matthew Perry, Sep 17, 2014.

  1. Matthew Perry

    Matthew Perry New member

    I have four dual-DVI (and USB) computers, rack-mounted in a computer room. These computers run a special application that displays different video on each of the video outputs.

    I want to be able to access and control each of them from two separate locations, about 200 feet away.

    In each location, I want to end up having a console for each computer (no switching required). Each console should consist of one keyboard, one mouse, two DVI monitors.

    Can you recommend a hardware solution?
     
  2. KVMGalore Expert

    KVMGalore Expert Staff Member

    [​IMG]Typically, to access one computer from two locations (one at a time) you would need a KVM splitter, or what's called a Reverse KVM.
    The problem is that these devices typically do not support multi-video.

    In this case, we can split the solution into two segments:
    1) Split the video. Connect a 2-port DVI video splitter to each video port on your computer. You will now have 2 pairs of video outputs (4 total).
    2) Connect a dual-video DVI KVM extender to the 1st pair of video outputs (and to a USB port on the computer). This extender will extend the computer's console to one location.
    3) Connect a dual-video DVI KVM extender to the 2nd pair of video outputs (and to a USB port on the computer). This extender will extend the computer's console to the second location.
    4) Repeat steps 1-3 with each computer. In total, you will need four (4) video splitters and eight (8) KVM extenders.

    Since all four computers are rack-mounted in one location, you may choose a rack-mount solution that will include eight dual-DVI KVM transmitters in one chassis.

    We have updated the quote in your shopping cart accordingly.
     

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