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Better known by its acronym, KVM. A device that passes keyboard, video and mouse functions between a user and a computer. These devices are used to control multiple computers and/or remote computer(s) and may be either hardware or software-based.

Better known by its acronym, KVM. A device that passes keyboard, video and mouse functions between a user and a computer. These devices are used to control multiple computers and/or remote computer(s) and may be either hardware or software-based.

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VGA monitor blinks with KVM

Tried using several computers with a KVM switch that uses the 25th port on the VGA connection for USB (for the keyboard and mouse - StarTech.com SV1631DUSBUK). Manufacture says the cable they use to connect the PC is proprietary and it allows them…
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Remotely connect to Hyper-V guest before OS boot?

I have several guest VMs that use Truecrypt full disk encryption running on a Hyper-V host. What are my options to allow VM owners to enter their own password to boot the machine?
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KVM Through Patch Panels

I'm planning to add patch panels to our data center. We have around 30 machines connected directly to our switch today, and it's getting messy. The original installation was based on broadcast infrastructures where patch panels aren't used (I have…
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Can I configure IIS to display content from another *internal* IP?

I have three websites hosted on IIS, differentiated with host headers. I used to manage the server locally or through RDP, but I've recently purchased an IP KVM that I'd like to utilize to help facilitate management out of Windows - plus, I'm…
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ATEN IP8000 Ubuntu Support

I'd like to know if there have been any successful use of the ATEN IP8000 with Ubuntu. I'm aware the official page doesn't list Ubuntu as a supported OS, but I'd like to know if it's still possible to use it with Ubuntu and what limitations/problems…
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Emulate VMware vswitch on KVM

I'm wondering how I would go about emulating how a standard vswitch works in KVM. In VMware you have the following: vmnic -> vswitch(tagged) -> port group (untagged) So all traffic going to the standard vswitch is tagged and the tags are stripped…
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Keyboard oddities: backspace creating block square, H key deleting, most keys not working

I had 5 servers where the keyboard was not responding correctly. If I remember I seemingly had the most trouble in Windows, I don't remember if the linux or ESXi server was having troubles. I had two cheap KVM's daisy-chained together, recipe for…
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Can a datacenter read my passwords if I'm using KVM over IP?

Is it truth that datacenters can read my passwords over KVN over IP interface when I ask them to connect it and I'am forced to enter ssh pass/encryption pass (OS install,etc) ? I colocated the server on datacenter in order to be sure sysadmins…
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Rack Console Setup

I rack console with mouse, keyboard and monitor. It's only output port is a vga connection. My KVM switch has USB Mouse, USB Keyboard, PS2 Keyboard, PS2 Mouse and VGA. The cables I bought have VGA on one end and VGA and 1 USB on the other. The…
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Stuck shell ESXi 4.0 - how to recover without reboot?

I had done some management by connecting to the ESXi 4.0 Server and using the unsupported shell login remotely using a KVM. I then typed exit Now it is stuck at a blank line: # exit _ That _ is a blinking index cursor Is there any way to recover…
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Hotkey for Zonet KVM3322

I got a second hand Zonet KVM3322 (USB switcher). There's supposed to be a keyboard hotkey combination that can be used to switch between the two attached computers (instead of manually click on the appropriate button on the device). I cannot find…
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Looking for KVM switch (over IP) with good linux client

I have some ATEN CN6000 and i1708 KVM boxes and clients for them are made for windows and java. Java clients doesnt work neither on win or linux systems(I can run them with JavaRE but they dont connect to KVM box). Client for CN6000 on windows works…
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Need recommendations for KVM with mixed PS/2 and USB ports

I'm looking for a KVM that can support machines with PS/2 ports and machines with USB ports in the same switch. I have a Dell 1800 (PS/2) and a Dell 1900 (USB with adapter) and the 1900's KB and mouse will not work with the new KVM I got, though…
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What would you recommend for a low-cost KVM for home use?

I recently replaced a computer and am thinking about repurposing the old one as a server for backups, file service, etc. I don't want to buy a new keyboard, monitor, and mouse for it. What would you recommend as a low-cost KVM solution for say 1-3…
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monitor directly into a blade?

I have an iLO blade enclosure with a few blades in it. Is there anyway to plug a monitor directly into a blade? keyboard and mouse would also be required. thanks
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