L1Techs KVM Diagrams - Common Setups & Info

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I have very in-depth info → here on the forum, but I realize some out there might prefer diagrams to better visualize how to setup their KVM.
Or, if you’re KVM-curious and wonder how much you’ll need to get for your setup, this can help at a glance. Let me know if you have any questions or if I missed something :smiley:

USB Standards (5-gigabit vs 10-gigabit)

10-gigabit is USB 3.2 Gen 2
5-gigabit is USB 3.2 Gen 1

USB-B vs USB-C

differences final
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Data & Display vs Data Only

USB-C / Combo KVMs (Data & Display) need at least USB-C 3.0 cables
DisplayPort / HDMI KVMs (Data Only) need at least USB-C 2.0 cables

usbc 5 vs 10
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DisplayPort KVMs

DP KVM 5GB
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DP KVM 10GB MAC
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DP KVM 10GB
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USB-C KVMs

Do you have DP-ALT support?

USBC DP-ALT
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USBC with Combiner
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USBC
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Combo KVMs

combo without combiner
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combo with combiner
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Product Links

L1Techs KVMs & Cables
Moshi USB-C to DP

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Added clarification for USB-C diagrams

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Thanks team for the diagrams.
A good diagram in a useful manual are almost lost these days.
:star:

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Been working on manuals a while. Ambers doing some heavy lifting there now too

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Next is an IP version right, so I can replace IHSE/G&D/ADDER on all my system designs?

HDR, and low latency (10g/25g is fine)