Multi-screen Using KVM switch for 2 radiology PACS

Hi all,

I am having trouble figuring out if a KVM switch is a viable solution for my application and wondering if anyone has any insight.

The setup is as follows:
-1 workstation with a radiology PACS for reading images
-1 workstation with a different radiology PACS for reading images (from a different hospital)
-Level 1 Tech KVM 4 monitor 2 computer switch with DisplayPort cables
-4 total monitors. 1 HP regular monitor, 2 Barco radiology monitors, and 1 additional HP regular monitor

I am running into an issue which is making this unworkable and wondering if there is a workaround. Basically, first I load up the PACS software which places windows such as dictation software and other extraneous software on the far left and far right monitors and the actual image reading windows on the center 2 diagnostic Barco monitors. I do the same on the other computer as well. The problem is, when I switch from one workstation to the other, instead of remembering the position of the windows prior to switching, it puts everything onto the nondiagnostic monitor on the left. The problem is that you cannot move the PACS image reading windows manually and you have to exit and reopen the software to get it to register that there are additional monitors again.

Does anyone know of anything that can be used to keep things in place? I tried the software persistentwindows, but it seems to only work for windows that are freely movable and not windows such as the PACS software which are not movable.

Thanks for any insight.

 

RP,
Use a newer card that can run newer versions of the barco drivers (we use MXRT 6700's). These have an EDID fix in them that will prevent your issue. No solution for the monitors going to sleep or powering down for a few seconds during switching, but the monitors DO retain enumeration within windows (assuming 10). We have tested several KVM's and none so far work as well as the AdderView PRO DVI units. But DVI is dead(ish). We are starting to look at IP KVM. Good Luck.

 

KVMGalore,

Which KVM is recommended for this setup?

-1 workstation with a radiology PACS for reading images
-1 workstation with a different radiology PACS for reading images (from a different hospital)
-4 total monitors. 1 HP regular monitor, 2 Barco radiology monitors, and 1 additional HP regular monitor (all monitors support DisplayPort)

 

Is there a USB 3.0 version?

 

Before ordering, I want to doubly verify the SM-EDPN-2Q would be appropriate for my potential setup. Hardware would include:

• Workstation CPU #1 (with four Mini DisplayPort outputs)
• Workstation CPU #2 (with four Mini DisplayPort outputs)
• One Dell standard monitor (P2422H), positioned left (one standard DisplayPort input)
• One Dell standard monitor (P2422H), positioned right (one standard DisplayPort input)
• One LG 32HL512D 8mp Dual Diagnostic monitor (two standard DisplayPort inputs)
• One Logitech G502 Hero Mouse
• One Dell keyboard
• One Nuance PowerMic III

My monitors are currently hooked up to the workstation CPU via Mini DisplayPort to standard DisplayPort adapters.

 

Hello ddroukas,

I can confirm that our SM-EDPN-2Q will work with your setup, minus the microphone support.

While I am not sure if all the functions of the mouse will work in the dedicated mouse port, if you plug it into either of the USB 2.0 peripheral ports, it will work just fine.

Thank you and Best Regards,