26 Jun
2009
26 Jun
'09
11:09 p.m.
Does anyone know of a good source for inexpensive KVM switches?
Ideally, I'd like something that switches VGA, ps2 keyboards, and
serial mice. I'd also like one that switches macintosh hardware, that
is, the 15-pin monitor connector and ADB (if such a thing exists).
brian
p.s. I seem to remember asking this question somewhere in the past,
but I can't remember if it was here. My apologies if this is a
repeat.
27 Jun
27 Jun
3:23 a.m.
Does anyone know of a good source for inexpensive KVM
switches?
Ideally, I'd like something that switches VGA, ps2 keyboards, and
serial mice. I'd also like one that switches macintosh hardware, that
is, the 15-pin monitor connector and ADB (if such a thing exists).
They do, but they are slightly unobtanium. It's been awhile since I've
seen one myself.
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4 a.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cameron Kaiser" <spectre at floodgap.com>
To: <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 3:23 AM
Subject: Re: cheap KVM switches
You mean something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/8-Way-Keyboard-Video-Switch-for-Mac-BlackBox-SR016A_W0Q…
http://cgi.ebay.com/12-Way-Keyboard-Video-Switch-for-Mac-BlackBox-SR022A_W0…
I have a 12 port Black Box Apple ADB KVM but mine just has pushbuttons for
selecting the machine and not rotary dials. Dr.BOTT made a 4 port ADB KVM
also.
Does anyone
know of a good source for inexpensive KVM switches?
Ideally, I'd like something that switches VGA, ps2 keyboards, and
serial mice. I'd also like one that switches macintosh hardware, that
is, the 15-pin monitor connector and ADB (if such a thing exists).
They do, but they are slightly unobtanium. It's been awhile since I've
seen one myself. 
4:29 a.m.
might check out here
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10102
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&…
On 6/27/09, Teo Zenios <teoz at neo.rr.com> wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Cameron Kaiser" <spectre at
floodgap.com>
To: <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 3:23 AM
Subject: Re: cheap KVM switches
Does anyone know of a good source for inexpensive KVM switches?
You mean something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/8-Way-Keyboard-Video-Switch-for-Mac-BlackBox-SR016A_W0Q…
http://cgi.ebay.com/12-Way-Keyboard-Video-Switch-for-Mac-BlackBox-SR022A_W0…
I have a 12 port Black Box Apple ADB KVM but mine just has pushbuttons for
selecting the machine and not rotary dials. Dr.BOTT made a 4 port ADB KVM
also.
Ideally,
I'd like something that switches VGA, ps2 keyboards, and
serial mice. I'd also like one that switches macintosh hardware, that
is, the 15-pin monitor connector and ADB (if such a thing exists).
They do, but they are slightly unobtanium. It's been awhile since I've
seen one myself.
10:57 a.m.
They do, but
they are slightly unobtanium. It's been awhile since I've
seen one myself.
You mean something like this:
1:45 p.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cameron Kaiser" <spectre at floodgap.com>
To: <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: cheap KVM switches
Well, I did say *slight* unobtanium. ;-)
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They got cheap/available years after I finally found one cheap.
They do, but they are slightly unobtanium. It's
been awhile since I've
seen one myself.
You mean something like this:
1:49 p.m.
On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 3:00 AM, Teo Zenios<teoz at neo.rr.com> wrote:
You mean something like this:
Thanks. I snapped one up. I hope it works with the 2gs also.
Now I just need 9 more macs to fill up the other ports. lol
I need to locate the two cables to go between the box and
montor/keyboard now. But I have to shovel mulch now before it
rains...
brian
1:56 p.m.
IIgs video is different from mac so don't mix those up.
You can use S-video cables for adb if you have to, same plug. I think the
video cables are just straight pin to pin so you might even be able to build
them , or just buy them on ebay.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Lanning" <brianlanning at gmail.com>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
<cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: cheap KVM switches
On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 3:00 AM, Teo Zenios<teoz at
neo.rr.com> wrote:
You mean something like this:
Thanks. I snapped one up. I hope it works with the 2gs also.
Now I just need 9 more macs to fill up the other ports. lol
I need to locate the two cables to go between the box and
montor/keyboard now. But I have to shovel mulch now before it
rains...
brian
4:46 p.m.
You can use S-video cables for adb if you have to,
same plug. I think the
video cables are just straight pin to pin so you might even be able to build
them , or just buy them on ebay.
They are indeed just straight through.
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8:25 a.m.
Does anyone know of a good source for inexpensive KVM
switches?
Ideally, I'd like something that switches VGA, ps2 keyboards, and
serial mice. I'd also like one that switches macintosh hardware, that
is, the 15-pin monitor connector and ADB (if such a thing exists).
An additional data point - how many ports?
Optional - do you need LAN access (physical keyboard/vid/mouse somewhere
else on the LAN).
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