server cab standards - KVM

[Jay_2]

Is there a standard for KVM / Rack monitor install height? An odd question I know.

 

[athlon1.2]

I don't know of a standard, but eye height would be ideal.

 

[dashpuppy]

I don't know of a standard, but eye height would be ideal.

does that rule work if your sitting on the COLD ASS concrete floor too ?

 

[Protoform-X]

There's no standard that I'm aware of. Think about where your arms would be comfortable typing on the pull-out keyboard. I usually put it a few inches above my waist. I would put it higher, but I'm 6'2 and I wouldn't want to hamper someone else's ability to use the KVM.

 

[ChRoNo16]

I agree, i normally go about waist height.

 

[Jay_2]

Anyone know of any decent looking rack LCDs with KVM? I know its an odd question but its for a "for show" server room in a glass room so it has to look the mutts nuts open and closed

 

[RocketTech]

Stickers- makes anything look cool. Seriously though, if you want WOW, take the rack and as many cases and as much rack equipment as you dare to an Auto Body shop and get custom paint/decals.

 

[marley1]

Look for the Dell units on ebay, generally can save some moneys.

 

[feffrey]

The Dell ones are nice, but the best imo are the IBM ones. They even have their awesome laptop keyboards and trackpoint mice built in. Not sure if they are still sold under the IBM brand or Lenovo brand.

Of course if you want to make it look really good, go with a IP kvm and you won't need a console in your rack at all.

 

[JL007]

Of course if you want to make it look really good, go with a IP kvm and you won't need a console in your rack at all.

In that case, you could just go for a lcd drawer with IP KVM switch. Something like the Avocent ECS17KMM or Minicom SmartRack