Jetkvm & HDMI KVM Switch

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i am currently searching for a good working KVM Switch to access multiple systems from jetkvm.

My experience with “ATEN CS1798”

positive:

  • has OSD with lots of configuration
  • hotkey can be changed to “scroll lock” or “left control”

negative:

  • hotkeys do not work with jetkvm - both available keys do not work
  • has dedicated mouse and keyboard and mass storage USB ports. when using jetKVM lags occur when more than “hid=keyboard” is activated
  • hotkey does only work on “keyboard” usb
  • some key-down and key-up events are dropped → missing keys or “long presses” that continue until you press that key again

neutral:

  • only USB 2.0
  • serial only for firmware update, no control possible

Can you share your experience with KVM Switches?

Do you have some recommendations/ known working HDMI switches?

Thanks in advance!

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I have not really tested any in a long while as I rarely need them. I assume the JetKVM should work with one as long as the shortcut keys to switch are able to be sent.

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Hi Tom,
i assumed that too, but reality showed that some “keydown” or “keyup” events are lost between jetkvm and the hdmi switch as soon i activated mass storage or mouse usb hid function in jetkvm settings.
I ordered some more KVM for testing and I will post my results here

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