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Title: IBM Model M or Unicomp With KVM Switch ?
Post by: Dirty Bint on Mon, 05 April 2010, 14:08:43

Hi,

Could anyone please let me know if there are any issues with an IBM Model M or a Unicomp Customiser/Space Saver and a KVM switch ?

I think I read somewhere that a non powered KVM switch does not work as the keyboards require too much power but I am not sure about a powered KVM. Also, are there any differences between a KVM with PS2 or USB conectivity and the above keyboards.


Rgds
Dirty Bint

Title: IBM Model M or Unicomp With KVM Switch ?
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 05 April 2010, 14:11:17

I used some generic USB KVM with a Model M (on an adapter, of course) for a few years without any problems.  The switch was powered, IIRC.

Title: IBM Model M or Unicomp With KVM Switch ?
Post by: bigpook on Tue, 06 April 2010, 01:17:01

I have an Iogear GCS634U that doesn't seem to play that well with my Model M's. They work fine for a day or so, then lock up. Sometimes to the point where the reset doesn't work. I also have a Cables to Go KVM that IS ps/2 and they frig up on that too.

The unicomps work fine on either KVM, go figure.

They work fine when directly connected to the computer though.