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On Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:53:12 PM CET Peter Humphrey wrote: |
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> Hello list, |
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> Can anyone recommend a reliable KVM switch for DisplayPort with USB keyboard |
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> and mouse? I've tried a couple of devices over the past few years, but they |
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> both failed - or at least they appeared to fail, in subtle ways. |
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> I have two PC workstations and an Intel NUC box to connect to my 1920 x 1080 |
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> 60Hz monitor. The PCs have DP outputs and I can connect the NUC via an |
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> adapter cable. I don't want to route sound through the switch, and of |
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> course it must not intercept control-key sequences but pass them on intact. |
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> Any advice or experiences welcome. |
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No real advice/experience as I'm looking for one myself. |
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I've been looking for one that also keeps the signal to the device active (so |
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the connected system doesn't think the display disappeared) unlike the |
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mechanical switched ones I used in the past. |
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One vendor that had some good reviews is "ConnectPro", but they're not cheap |
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and often out-of-stock. For your list, the 4-port single should be ok and |
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currently is in stock: |
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https://connectpro.com/product/udp-14ap-kit-4-port-usb-displayport-kvm |
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If anyone has experience with these (or others) please share. |
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Joost |