[SoCoSA/discuss] USB + PS/2 KVM ?

[Walter Hansen]

I've found the USB Keyboard/Mouse to be less reliable as a bunch. It's
probably getting better, but I prefer to keep everything on ps/2
connecotors and only use USB for more real applications. This isn't
exactly your question, but it might help.

We have a Trendnet TK-801R 8 port KVM. I have a small keyboard hooked up 
to it and a stock white M$ optical mouse (USB) with the ps/2 converter.
It's always worked real good. It ran $200ish and the cords were about $10
each. It also has keyboard shortcuts so you can switch without physically
pushing the buttons on it. Works great in our M$/Linux environment.

> H'lo, all...
>
> Got a server-room (errr... closet, really) with a mix of old & new
> servers.
> Some are using the 6pin mini-DIN connectors for keyboard/mouse,
> some have USB keyboard/mouse.  I have 3 units in there now, but we
> have an upcoming move and I'll want 4 units "soon".
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation for a good KVM switch?
>
> I see some KVM units which say they can accept both via USB/DIN
> converter, but I'm not enough of an electromechanical geek to know
> if that's hokey, or genuinely viable...
>
>
> As always, all comments/input/advice gratefully accepted!
>
> - Steve S.
>
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