Ultimately this post contains questions about the “1.4 Display Port KVM Switch - Dual Monitor - Four Computer” KVM switch.
I’m looking into replacing my KVM switch, mostly so I can use new keyboards, but also so that I might upgrade my monitors sometime in the future.
Current setup:
Aten CS1644a (dual DVI monitor, 4 computers)
Logitech G15 wired keyboard
Logitech G502 wired mouse
2x Samsung SyncMaster 2443 monitors (1920x1200@60Hz, DVI+VGA only)
This works quite nice. With DP to DVI cables I’m able to have all my computers connect to the switch, and have no problems with anything as it is.
However, my keyboard is getting ooold, and really need to be replaced. The few times I’ve tried a new nice mechanical keyboard, it’s been “Nope - I don’t want to work with that” from the switch.
I’ve tried:
Corsair K95 (This overly expensive beast has since died, but worked when switched to BIOS mode)
Keychron Q6 ISO w. knob (Only works in standard USB port, and no mouse when used in port with keyboard emulation)
So… I’m looking for another KVM switch and stumbled onto the Level1Tech store and videos about this, and are now looking at the “1.4 Display Port KVM Switch - Dual Monitor - Four Computer” as a possible replacement.
However two questions come to mind:
- Will It be possible to get keyboard hotkey switching working with a Keychron Q6 keyboard?
- Will I be able to use DVI monitors with the KVM switch?
I’m not anticipating any real problems if firmware updates or special configuration of the keyboard is needed.
The reason I’m not looking into upgrading my monitors at the same time is, that I really like the matte screen and the 16:10 aspect ratio of those monitors, but I am looking at getting some new 4K or QHD monitors at some time in the future. Gaming is NOT a priority in my setup as mostly I’m playing old games like Diablo 2 and Wing Commander.