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Switch KVM/Multi-viewer for Police and Fire Dispatch Desk

Discussion in 'KVM' started by Phillip Austin, Feb 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM.

  1. Phillip Austin

    Phillip Austin New member

    I am looking for recommendations for a KVM multi-viewer for a Police and Fire dispatch station.

    We need to support 5 or more computers and 8 displays.

    It would be nice but not critical to include displays driven by VMs.

    We would like to use 2 large 4K monitors and a single mouse and keyboard.

    The Black Box Emerald system looks like it would work but is beyond our budget. We would like to keep the cost for a station including the monitors below $7K.
     
    Phillip Austin, Feb 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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  2. KVMGalore Expert

    KVMGalore Expert Staff Member

    Hello Phillip,

    Thank you for reaching out on our HelpCenter.

    We have some questions that need to be clarified before we can address the issues you brought up:

    A Multiviewer (AKA multiview switch or split-screen switch) is a switch that simultaneously displays video from multiple sources on one screen.
    1) Based on your requirement to use multiple displays - we're not sure a Multiviewer is the solution you're looking for. Please advise.

    2) How many computers are you looking to support? Please advise.

    3) We are confused by this - How many displays are you looking to support? Please advise.

    4) Please provide a part/model number so that we can research this compatibility for you.

    5) Are you looking to have each of your computers connected to a screen and constantly displaying its video on that screen regardless of which computer you are controlling through the switch at any given time? Please advise.

    Awaiting your responses.

    Important note: To continue this discussion - please respond via KVMGalore HelpCenter thread, NOT via e-mail.
     
    KVMGalore Expert, Feb 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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