Searching for a hardware KVM switch capable of managing both new and legacy ports, as well as various connections.
Searching for a hardware KVM switch capable of managing both new and legacy ports, as well as various connections.
I own three computers: an HP Omen, an Acer Predator, and another HP model. The monitor uses HDMI on the device I use, while the keyboard connects via USB and the mouse is wireless USB. All these devices work with the HP Omen. The other two PCs are 15-pin and PS2-based. I require a hardware KVM switch capable of managing all connection types on the PC side—including PS2, USB/USB wireless, HDMI, and the 15-pin monitor link. Specifically, it must support handling HDMI and USB/USB wireless on the KVM side.
I look forward to your recommendations.
You won't discover what you're looking for.
All KVMs I've encountered require a uniform input set.
PS2 can be easily adapted to USB.
However, the VGA versus HDMI choice isn't straightforward.
VGA is an outdated interface type.
You might transform the HDMI into...
You won't locate what you're looking for.
All KVMs I've encountered require a uniform input set.
PS2 can be easily switched to USB.
However, the difference between VGA and HDMI isn't straightforward.
VGA is an outdated connection type.
You might try converting HDMI to VGA, but most adapters are unreliable at best.
The most effective approach would be to wait until you have three PCs with identical ports and connectors.
I can imagine a possible situation. Use a KVM for USB switching and VGA. Then connect a monitor with VGA and HDMI ports. Link the HDMI to the monitor and the VGA KVM to another switch between the video output and the keyboard connected via the KVM.
The monitor would need to detect the connection type and automatically adjust the input source accordingly.
I just wanted to mention that I've been using the same VGA KVM for 20 years. I've never touched the VGA section before. Even when I had VGA CRTs, the image quality loss was significant at 1600x1200, so I only used the KVM for switching keyboard and mouse. The monitors always offered multiple inputs and a toggle button.