The Tripp-Lite one has a keyboard layout that is excruciating to use...
Maybe not as bad for Windows vs. Linux. We've got a 32 port Raritan KVM
that uses the UTP cables for the connections. This is a 1U box that
takes an external keyboard, mouse, monitor and have decided to not put
its monitot in a rack. The consideration is that if it is in a rack, it
won't be as visible from locations in our server room. The Raritan is a
bit more money though. I'm a bit disappointed with the Raritan (I
didn't select it) because it can't give you a real serial connection, so
isn't a complete solution for managing switches or routers that use
serial connection for some management actions. I guess that is the
nature of a KVM though.
-Tom
David Benjamin wrote:
> We're looking at rack mountable KVMs with slide-out keyboard drawer
> and flip-up monitor (17"- 19") under $2000 price tag. Any
> recommendations of what to get or experience with one to stay away
> from? Tripp-Lite, NetView, etc. Are they good/bad? Thanks in advance.
>
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> David Benjamin
> Manager, Client Technical Support
> Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health
> Michigan State University
> 4125 Beaumont Rd., Suite 202 Lansing, MI 48910
> Phone: 517-432-5840
> Web: http://www.animalhealth.msu.edu
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