RE: Need "console switch" - any ideas?

[Matt Birkner <mbirkner@talus.net>]

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We've had good luck with the kvm switch from Rose Electronics
(www.rosel.com) for our Sun systems.  The only "gotcha" with our
switch is that if you want to use in across multiple platforms at
least one system connected has to be a PC to provide a console which
can configure the box for to handle the other systems.  At least
that's my understanding if you're using the switch for a mix of Sun's
and some other OS.  They do have a Sun only version that works great
(which is what we're actually using).

We've also had good luck with Cybex kvm switches, but they get pricey
when you add in their Sun-specific cables.  The price isn't too bad
for standard VGA/PS2/Serial connections.

Matt

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Geletej [mailto:geletejj@pt.Cyanamid.COM]
> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 1999 9:32 AM
> To: SAGE Members
> Subject: Need "console switch" - any ideas?
> 
> 
> Greetings all,
> 
> I find myself in need of a "box" that will allow several UNIX
> workstations/servers to be controlled at a single
> keyboard/mouse/monitor. My primary need is for SGI equipment, 
> but I may
> need to incorporate a couple of Sun SPARCStations into the 
> mix as well.
> 
> Anybody out there know of or use such a beastie?
> 
> TIA,
> 
> -john g-
> 

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