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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. > > > 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 > >