subject: Kvm Switches And Kvm Drawers: Space Saver Tools [print this page] KVM is derived from the words Keyboard, Video and Mouse Switch. In 1995, founder of Cybex - Remegius Shatas expanded the acronym to Keyboards, Video and Mouse of KVM. It allows one user to control over multiple computers at a time using this device.
As you know this device is controlling multiple computers by using one set of KVM, it can be used to control up to 64 computers at a time and greater number can be controlled by chaining such devices. This device has a button on them and user can switch between the machines using the buttons.
The range of KVM switches starts from 2 to 32 ports. KVM switches supports to all operating systems and bandwidth of 200 MHz. It can be used in various fields like, IT, governmental, financial, business, and for many commercial purposes. Some of the types of KVM switches are listed below:
USB KVM Switch: It is the most popular devices it is easily connected through USB switch.
DVI KVM Switch: It is used to transfer digital date to DVI display device.
IP KVM Switch: It is also known as KVM over IP. With the use of this you can access the system across the world.
The KVM drawer is a hardware device which integrates a keyboard, mouse and monitor into a compact sliding unit. It is placed inside a server rack or cabinet. The entire unit is made up in a heavy-duty aluminum or metal framework. It is a pace saving device as it occupies only 1U or 2U of rack space inside the rack. The KVM drawers offer multi platform support. It works with various types of operating systems like windows, UNIX, Linux etc. There are various types and models are available in the market nowadays. Some of them are:
DVI Drawer
SUN Drawer
USB Drawer 1U/2U
Sunlight Readable driver
SUN with USB KVM
Dual side USB
Drawer with CAT5 IP KVM switch
All of these KVM units have inbuilt onscreen display for ease of operation and setup. It requires no additional software installation; it can be controlled via push buttons or key commands.
Its features includes onscreen color display that controls color brightness, clock, contrast, color, V.Position , H. Position, Scaling, Phase, Auto configuration, adjust and save screens.
It is a cost-effective solution for server rooms, the KVM drawers is a boon for network administrator, as it saves valuable space and facilitate them to access their computer systems through customary server rack milieu.
