[ale] Multiple KVM switches?

[Mark Wright]

All the KVMs I have used switch by tapping scroll lock twice then an up 
or down arrow key.  I would guess that most brands other than Linksys 
would be this standard.  I have several Apex KVMs and a few Belkin that 
all use scroll lock - arrow if you need some shopping ideas.

Mark

On Jan 30, 2005, at 4:16 PM, Christopher Bergeron wrote:

> Guys - I have dual monitors and I had an idea and thought I'd run past 
> you guys.
>
> I was thinking about using 2 different KVM switches, and connecting 
> each monitor output (on the video card, a matrox g450) to a separate 
> KVM.  The net result is to have 4 machines (4 port KVM) and 2 monitors 
> all [monitor] switchable independently.  The keyboard and mouse would 
> be tied to the first KVM continuously.
>
> Let me elaborate:
>
> I have a linksys KVM that controls monitor #1 and keyboard/mouse.  I 
> can "toggle" through my first monitor/keyboard/mouse using the CTRL 
> keys (double click).  Here's what I want to try doing.  By using a 
> different KVM that changes screens using a DIFFERENT key sequence (ALT 
> would be perfect).  By connecting my Primary monitor output to one of 
> the KVM's and connecting my Secondary monitor output to a different 
> KVM, I should in theory be able to switch which monitor is displaying 
> what.
>
> This is tricky to explain.
>
> Can anyone recommend a KVM that switches using a keystroke other than 
> CTRL?
>
> Does anyone think this won't work?
>
> Should I send a diagram?
>
> Is there a better way to do this?  I use multiple operating systems, 
> so I'm pretty much tied to a hardware solution here.
>
> Any insight is appreciated.
>
> Kind regards,
> CB
>
>
>
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