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KVM switch


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DEFINITION - A KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch is a hardware device that allows a user to control multiple computers from a single keyboard, video display monitor and mouse. KVM switches are often found in data centers where multiple servers are placed in a single rack. By pressing a button on the kvm switch, the administrator can change control from one server to the next. Using a KVM switch can save the administrator the cost of purchasing a dedicated keyboard, monitor and mouse for each computer, save space in the server room and limit cable clutter.

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CONTRIBUTORS: Simon Smith
LAST UPDATED: 28 Jun 2007

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More resources from around the web:
- Rose Electronics offers ServeView , a KVM switch that connects a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse to up to 256 PCs or workstations.
- Another KVM switch source is Fox Network Systems.





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