KVM, USB-switching...

Xandos

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Does anyone know of a cheapish KVM switch that supports high quality input devices, like the Logitech MX1000 mouse, and advanced keyboards (usb obviously)?

I've pretty much given up on that idea, and as such have been thinking, as I don't need the video part of a KVM I could use a USB switch for the mouse and keyboard. As I can't find a switch which switches 2 USB devices, I figure having a USB hub after the switch which breaks into the keyboard and mouse could be a viable option. Would a fussy USB device like the MX1000 work with full driver support after the switch and hub? Would switching this way have any adverse effects on the system that I am not predicting?

This has been driving me nuts the last couple of days. so help would be much appreciated.


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It seems crazy that it's so difficult to figure out how to get a decent compatible mouse/keyboard/kvm set... It's like we're all expected to use crap ones and nobody seems fussed about it haha.
 
Thanks for the response.

I should have really mentioned that I use synergy already (marvelous piece of software), and that I just keep the KVM as a backup, for when the synergy server isn't on (or busy, as there can be issues switching screens while it's busy) and for BIOS.

Oh yeah, the other usage is that ZoneAlarm won't allow a non-hardware input to control it, so if stuck with synergy only, you click on the ZoneAlarm icon by accident and to close it again you'd be behind your computer with a spare keyboard.

So are there any USB vets in here who could clarify my original matter?


Oh, and out of interest would synergy transfer ALL functionality of the MX1000 mouse and setpoint drivers?
 
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Thanks for your input guys. I think I will go down the USB switch route then, as neither my intended keyboard or mouse work with low-end KVMs.

I'll look forward to some niggling problems later ;)...

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Oh, something about that Belkin, and I suppose other USB switches... The reason many mice and keyboards don't work with KVMs is the hot-key switches make it go through a layer of emulation.. Or something. Will the issue be similar with that belkin USB-switch (as it uses hotkeys)?
 
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