3+ video output/input KVM

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rampantandroid

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Hi all,

Looking for a KVM that can do at least 3 monitor switching - I have a setup at work with 3 monitors in wraparound, and at least 2 if not 3 PCs that I want to switch between. I can just remote into them, but that's cumbersome and doesn't work for BIOS and whatnot. I can't seem to find a KVM that has support for input/output of 3 or more monitors though, the best I can find is two. Can anyone link me to some?

Ideally, the KVM would also have USB support :)

Thanks in advance!
 
can you explain clearly what you want to achive? I have a doubt you need something other than a KVM, since you already have 3 monitors.You want each of 3 pc's to have a triple monitor desktop?
Most videocards have two outputs, so there you can have a dual mon setup on the machines, that is if ech monitor has more than 2 inputs.
For a triple mon you can either look into maxivista software solution or expensive geffens
 
drtc said:
can you explain clearly what you want to achive? I have a doubt you need something other than a KVM, since you already have 3 monitors.You want each of 3 pc's to have a triple monitor desktop?
Most videocards have two outputs, so there you can have a dual mon setup on the machines, that is if ech monitor has more than 2 inputs.
For a triple mon you can either look into maxivista software solution or expensive geffens
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My boxes can all handle 4 monitors, or be made to handle 4 - achieved using two videocards in all cases. Like I said, I can use remote desktop, but that still leaves me in trouble when I need to reboot/do stuff not in Windows. A KVM is exactly what I'm looking for, but if they're going to be expensive, I might just get my work to give me a 2 monitor KVM and call it good....since the geffens do NOT look cheap...and I wasn't looking to spend that much.
 
I'm not sure what you're looking for (4 monitor KVM) is really possible on the cheap, but you could either:

- Take advantage of the alternative input options on your monitors for display switching, and use a KVM for keyboard/mouse.
- Have different machines on different monitors and link them with synergy+. Would still either need a KVM or small USB keyboard for BIOS stuff.
- Use multiple KVMs. If you found a dual head KVM, why not just use two?
 
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