KVM Switch

A hardware device that allows multiple computer systems to be used with only one keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

Features (Raw Lesson Content)

KVM switches have multiple input groups, with each group accepting keyboard, video, and mouse connections from one computer. A single output group connects to the shared peripheral devices. Buttons on the KVM switch are used to toggle between each connected computer.

• Rackmount KVM switches can support up to 16 computers and are typically used in data centers to manage servers from a central console.
• Desktop KVM switches typically support two or three computers, which must be within about 5 meters.
• Networked or remote KVM switches use special hardware devices that send keyboard, mouse, and video content through a network connection.