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IP KVM over IP and Latency Expectations

Discussion in 'KVM' started by Nick, May 18, 2023.

  1. Nick

    Nick Guest

    Hi, I am looking to replace my TinyPilot KVM with a dedicated KVM over IP device that provides 1440p resolutions or greater and lower latency. Currently the TinyPilot only does 1080p30 and a noticable 200ms of latency.

    Currently looking at the Dominion KX IV-101 and the ATEN CN9950. From reviews that I have read on amazon and other info on the web the KX4-101 seems to have the better reviews and quite possibly close to 50ms latency. When operating over LAN could I expect a near source level latency (50-100ms) from either of these devices?

    Given your return policy, it does not seem like I can try to see if it fits my needs and return it if it does not.
     
    Nick, May 18, 2023
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  2. KVMGalore Expert

    KVMGalore Expert Staff Member

    Hello Nick,

    Thank you for reaching out on our HelpCenter.
    Possibly even faster. In house testing gives <1ms ping times. That's what we would expect, at least, connecting to it from the same local subnet.

    Hope this helps!
    We welcome your questions - please come back and ask us anything, anytime. You may also give us a call at 1-800-636-3434 for further clarifications on this thread.

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    KVMGalore Expert, May 18, 2023
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  3. Nick

    Nick Guest

    Thanks for the quick response!

    While the ping between client and KVM might be fast over the LAN, I guess a more detailed question on latency is - is there a noticable delay between moving the mouse cursor on the client side and then viewing the mouse cursor move on the host?

    Is there a preference in your experience on either the CN9950 or the KXIV-101 being the better choice for a more seamless experience?
     
    Nick, May 19, 2023
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  4. KVMGalore Expert

    KVMGalore Expert Staff Member

    Inherent to KVM over IP technology, there will always be a slight delay. With a good product (such as these two) it typically boils down to the speed and available bandwidth of your network.
    These are two high-end products that perform very similarly in our experience. They do, however, differ in their feature set (video interface; audio support and more) - Compare the two on kvmgalore.com to see the differences in features.

    Hope this helps!
    We welcome your questions - please come back and ask us anything, anytime. You may also give us a call at 1-800-636-3434 for further clarifications on this thread.

    Important note: To continue this discussion - please respond via KVMGalore HelpCenter thread, NOT via e-mail.
     
    KVMGalore Expert, May 19, 2023
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