Questions tagged [keyboard-video-mouse]
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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Isn't Ctrl-Alt-Delete on Linux *really* dangerous?
Is the default Ctrl-Alt-Delete shutdown -r functionality on Linux systems a dangerous feature?
Years ago, when I deployed physical systems with attached keyboards and monitors, I'd sometimes modify ...
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Can't use "eject" to identify the server
I'm a software engineer and our lab usually has several servers in a rack with a KVM switch. We're developers and we usually have several projects happening at once so the servers are frequently ...
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Is there a way to use a laptop as a physical console?
If I have a server with only power and ethernet coming out the back, and suddenly I need to adjust BIOS settings, I gotta plug in a keyboard/monitor/mouse somehow. Either the servers are all on KVM ...
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Supermicro IPMIView KVM Console does not work at all
I can't get the Supermicro IPMIView version 2.* (any of them) to launch the KVM Console either in the IPMIView windows program nor any browser. Java, is installed (version 8, update 131) and I'm ...
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synergy2 replacement
Anyone know of a good replacement for Synergy2 that is cross platform and open source? I've been looking around since I upgraded to Win7 which Synergy2 doesn't play well with - which doesn't surprise ...
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KVM switch with VNC server [closed]
Does anyone know of a KVM switch that is also a VNC (or other protocol like it) server?
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Does IPMI always include KVM?
Does IPMI always include KVM? Is it always able to mount remote .ISO's and show viewport image?
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Change Windows screen resolution remotely without reboot?
We had a bunch of Windows 2008 servers configured by a tech, then racked with and hooked up to an IP KVM. Unforunately, the monitor used during configuration was a widescreen LCD, and now Windows is ...
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Remote Access KVM Recommendation [closed]
Looking for a remote access KVM that:
Has an expandable design. So a head which you remote into, and can then add shelves that support X machines. This is optional, but looking for support of about ...
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Linux: Why does Single User mode work on Serial Console but not on the attached Keyboard/Video/Monitor?
I have a Scientific Linux 6.1 system, which on a Supermicro server which supports IPMI. It's also running with Upstart, which affects how serial consoles work.
My system has a serious problem which ...
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How to use Lantronix Spider KVM with latest Java 8
I have a Lantronix Spider KVM (Keyboard-Video-Mouse) to remote control a machine over VGA and USB.
It worked well in the past, but recently I got RFB: Unable to connect in the status bar of the Java ...
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Does the HP DL20 gen10 support video redirection at all times with an advanced iLO license
We recently bought an HP DL20 gen10 through a reseller and it is missing the hardware iLO NIC. The HP quicksheet now shows iLO as an optional component despite us having bought the advanced iLO ...
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Smart card / auditable access for rack KVM tray
Is there such a thing as a KVM Tray for a standard 19" rack whose use can be validated by a smartcard (or some other auditable authentication method)?
It looks like we have a security requirement ...
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Recommendations for KVM for server rack [closed]
I'm looking to purchase 8 or 16-port KVMs for servers, and I would like some recommendations as to what to look for, and what some reputable brands are. I don't need an IP KVM, but I do need it to be ...
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Hardware monitor+keyboard switch for a small server room
Here's the situation, there's a small server room in our office (~4 active servers), but only one monitor/keyboard. Currently monitor and keyboard are connected to the most used server, but if the ...
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Looking for Recommendations on a Mid-Range IP KVM [closed]
I have currently been tasked with tracking down an IP KVM for our new data center, but I'm coming up blank on good reviews of KVMs. We're looking at a rack of 5 to 10 servers that would be hooked in. ...
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Can someone recommend a single-port IP-KVM? [closed]
I'm looking for a small rock solid device I can configure with a static IP or DHCP and ship somewhere where a moron can hook it up to a server and I can access the box.
Quality software with quick ...
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Does KVM/QEMU support mdadm RAID5 properly?
I'm not able to get anything close to usable performance using a guest file located on a mdadm RAID5 array.
I've believed I optimized all the parameters of the array and filesystem for best R5 ...
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Install image with Ansible via IPMI?
Is there a way to install an image on and provision a bare metal SuperMicro IPMI server from the ground up with Ansible via in-band IPMI over VPN?
I'm looking to see if I can automate the ...
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AST2150 Console Redirection (KVM over IP)
I am using AST2150 Base Board Management Controller which supports KVM over IP. It's connected to the network. Everything is good except the Console Redirection. The console redirection comes up as a ...
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How can I access the bios remotely on a desktop computer acting as a server? [closed]
What are the options for having remote control via network of a computer even down to the "bios" level. I've seen Dell's DRAC / Out-of-band management that they have for their servers, and typically ...
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Cold Booting a Server over IP KVM - Which Type of PDU is Required?
If I get an IP KVM, what type of Power Distribution Unit (PDU) would I need in order to perform cold boots of a server? Would I need a switched type of PDU or will any PDU be okay?
I am looking for a ...
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How to remote boot from bios and install an operating system from local USB
So we have a bunch of systems distributed across a semi-large area and are looking to upgrade soon. We are looking for systems that could preferably be booted from a USB drive in the system remotely. ...
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Is there a good way to build a DIY LCD KVM?
I've wondered for some time whether it would be possible to build an LCD KVM. My server room has two KVM switches with CRTs, and I really don't want to shell out $1000+ on one of the nice 1U rackmount ...
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Single port KVM over IP
Does anyone know if "Raritan Dominion KXII-101" can be accessed with some standard protocol? (rdp, vnc, X, ...)
Are there any other single-port KVMs worth looking at? (a single port and a standard ...
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Software KVM (keyboard-video-mouse)
Very simply what software KVM's would you recommend for using on Windows?
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Remote Console Redirection Not Working - ASMB8-iKVM
Motherboard: ASUS Z10PE-D16/4L
Latest BIOS and BMC Firmware installed
I can browse to the management page and have full functionality with no problem.
The "snapshot" that should show the current ...
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HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 : does not detect USB keyboard/Mouse after legacy BIOS boot up
I have a HP proliant DL380 gen 9 which was working just fine, but after a reboot both the USB keyboard and mouse are no longer detected after the legacy BIOS startup.
I tried to use them directly ...
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Does exist any IP-KVM that connects to motherboards pinheads with powerbutton, reset, etc.? [closed]
Exists couple of "servers" based on usual consumers motherboard, without any remote capabilities.
Is there any kvm with modules, that connects to pin header of motherboard, where powerbutton, reset ...
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BladeCenter console keyboard layout
We have an IBM BladeCenter T with 4 blades, which is connected to an IBM Rack Console via a D-Link 8-port KVM. The BladeCenter also has it's own internal KVM. Several other servers are also connected ...
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Supermicro X10 motherboard with discrete GPU and onboard IPMI GPU and access via KVM
Is it possible to have both GPUs running and connected to displays at the same time (with mirrored displays for example) but then also connect via the IPMI iKVM to the built in GPU?
I will need ...
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kvm-over-ip, multiple machines per cable run
I'm looking at getting a kvm-over-ip setup for a server room. Typically these devices have 16 or so cat5 leads that come out of them and then a convertor that converts each cat5 into a vga & ps2 ...
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Exists a network switch with integrated KVM over IP in 1U? [closed]
I am looking into a new hosting infrastructure that have two servers and a switch.
Since I have only 1U available for the switch, I was looking for a appliance that have KVM over IP integrated, so I ...
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non-laptop thin client for lap?
Yea I know its a weird question title, but what I am looking for is something like a KVM that you would see in a server rack, only to server as a laptop kind of device. I am imagining having a ...
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ESXi + KVM-over-IP
I have a server running ESXi and a KVM-over-IP switch. I know traditionally SSH/RDP/VNC are used to access the virtual machines running on the ESXi server. However, I was wondering if it is possible ...
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Intel server board S1200BTL: KVMoverIP?
Do I need to buy AXXRMM4LITE module in addition to server board S1200BTL to get KVM over IP functionallity, or is it already built in?
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Why are USB/DVI KVM switches so much more expensive than USB/DSUB models?
Newegg lists nine 4 computer USB/DSUB switches for between $40 and $100; but the cheapest USB/DVI model is almost $200.
Is DVI that much inherently harder to switch; or has the inventory of dsub ...
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How can I "IP-enable" a KVM?
So, I have a KVM, specifically a Belkin OmniView 8-Port USB/PS2. This is in a 1/3 private locking cabinet (colo). This is for my own personal use so I am dealing with very low budgets.
I would really ...
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Recommendations for a two port KVM switch [closed]
Due to developers needing access to one Mac and one PC we need to install KVM switches so both computers can share a keyboard, monitor and mouse.
There are only a few requirements:
DVI (but VGA is ...
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What prevents the mouse from working for a few seconds after a KVM switch?
I am currently controlling two Vista x64 boxes with a KVM switch. The switching has worked fine through several OS changes in recent months, including a previous incarnation of two x64 boxes that I ...
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What are the hotkeys on a Belkin 2 port kvm switch?
What are the hotkeys on a Belkin 2 port kvm switch?
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How does the Belkin OmniView Remote IP Manager (IP KVM) do Hard Reboots?
I am looking to get an IP KVM for a single server.
The features tab on http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=291011 shows that the OmniView Remote IP Manager can do hard ...
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How to remote everything ( KVM like switch eg. VGA, usb Mouse and usb keyboard) over network / wifi [closed]
Does anyone know how i can forward mouse, keyboard and vga data over the web? So i can remotely control pc's like on a KVM switch?
The only thing is, a KVM switch requires you to have a physical ...
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Compatibility of KVM CIMs
My Company is looking for a new KVM solution in our datacenter (about 40 physical servers).
We already own a lot of CIMs (RJ45-to-PS/2) from Black Box to connect the CAT cable to the servers VGA/...
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What is the network topology symbol for a KVM switch?
I've been tasked with putting together some network diagrams in Visio and we have some IP-based KVM switches that need to be captured. I've been relying on the Cisco Network Topology Icons for the ...
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What should be known to integrate an IP-KVM in a small business?
What should be known to integrate an IP-KVM in a small business that is Windows server based? Also with this how should a person with little knowledge of IP-KVM hardware differentiate the inordinate ...
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KVM / Extender needed... with no lag [closed]
I need to extend a PS/2 and Mouse, KB and VGA 220 feet (cat5 in place) to an audio editing console that is in a remote rack in a closet.
Audio from the unit is alredy extended. So thats not a ...
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Alternate port numbers for Supermicro IPMI View software
I'm using the IPMI View software to manage a SuperMicro server but would like to use alternate port #s within the program itself.
In other words - If I use the web browser, it defaults to port 80 - ...
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A way around a device that does not support IPv6?
I have an issue and I am trying to come up with a solution around it.
The problem: I have 3 HP servers which have both iLO and iLO2 management controllers. Both of these do not support IPv6.
I am ...
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