{"id":7626,"date":"2022-09-30T13:26:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T13:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gizmos.qodeinteractive.com\/?p=7626"},"modified":"2024-10-28T12:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T10:19:53","slug":"shcho-take-kvm-peremykach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/shcho-take-kvm-peremykach\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a KVM switch, and why is it needed?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Working with multiple computers at the same time, such as in a home office or corporate environment, can be inconvenient. However, there is a solution that allows you to easily switch between devices using just one set of keyboard, monitor and mouse \u2014 KVM switch<\/span> (Keyboard, Video, Mouse switch). Let's take a look at how these switches work, their main functions and benefits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Using a KVM switch saves space and resources because you don't need to have a separate set of peripherals for each computer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A KVM switch is a device that allows you to control several computers using a single set of peripherals (keyboard, monitor and mouse). With its help, you can quickly switch between connected devices, saving work space and simplifying work. This is especially useful for system administrators, developers, and anyone who works with a large number of devices at the same time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Types of KVM switches: from simple to multifunctional<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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There are different types of KVM switches, depending on the needs of the user. The simplest models support 2-4 computers and basic switching functions. More advanced models can work with dozens of devices, support high resolutions, audio transmission, as well as various interfaces (USB, HDMI, DisplayPort).<\/p>

Advice:<\/strong> A simple USB KVM switch is suitable for a home office. For businesses with multiple monitors, it's worth choosing a model with high-resolution support and additional features such as audio.<\/p>

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\n\t\t\t\t\tHow to choose a KVM switch for your needs?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are several key factors to consider when choosing a KVM switch:<\/p>

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  • Number of computers<\/strong>that you want to connect.<\/li>
  • Connection type<\/strong>: USB \u0434\u043b\u044f \u043c\u0438\u0448\u0456 \u0442\u0430 \u043a\u043b\u0430\u0432\u0456\u0430\u0442\u0443\u0440\u0438, HDMI \u0430\u0431\u043e DisplayPort \u0434\u043b\u044f \u043c\u043e\u043d\u0456\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430.<\/li>
  • Resolution support<\/strong>: if you have a modern high-resolution monitor, select a switch that supports it.<\/li>
  • Additional functions<\/strong>: Some KVM switches support audio, data, or even network connectivity.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Importantly:<\/span> If you need to manage a large number of computers in the office, choose multi-port scalable KVM switches. This will help organize space and save on additional peripherals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    KVM switches are an easy way to optimize your workflow, reduce the amount of hardware used, and make managing multiple devices convenient and fast. Choose a KVM switch according to your needs - and work with several computers will become much easier and more efficient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    KVM switches are an easy way to optimize your workflow, reduce the amount of hardware used, and make managing multiple devices convenient and fast. Choose a KVM switch according to your needs - and work with several computers will become much easier and more efficient.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[300],"class_list":["post-7626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-electronics","tag-optimization"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7626"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14817,"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7626\/revisions\/14817"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.bioport.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}