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    KVM question...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jS88, Jan 1, 2012.

  1. jS88

    jS88 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    So I am finally about to upgrade my Toshiba laptop to a Sony Vaio SA.
    I am also purchasing the docking station since I prefer having a duel monitor
    setup (fell in love with it from work with my Dell + HP monitor).

    My question is this-- I have a Windows Home Server that I use for
    backup and also as a media server. It does not have a keyboard/etc.
    attached to it and usually I just use a KVM switch to switch over to
    the server if I need to for whatever reason.

    I currently use this switch. My question is- since I plan to connect the
    monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the docking station- can I still use my KVM?
    I am guessing I'd just connect everything as normal then one connection
    going to my docking station and the other to the WHS...right?
    Just want to confirm or get ideas for the same type of setup if this won't work :)
     
    jS88, Jan 1, 2012
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    I have the same kvm. You shouldn't have any problem since it's usb based which works a lot better than ps/2 when it comes to hot plugging input devices.
     
    Ayle, Jan 1, 2012
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