IT Forums - Using a KVM switch in reverse

04-13-2005, 12:54 PM

Hi,
I currently want to share a computer with the local console and a
remote console (via a kvm extender). I will only be using one or the
other and was wondering if it could be possible to use a kvm switch in
reverse? I.e. switch between consoles as opposed to switching between
computers? (I already have a kvm switch at my disposal but am a bit
scared to try lest I damage the extender).

Thanks,
Khilan

Charles Howse

04-14-2005, 05:18 AM

Previously kg <kgudka@gmail.com> wrote: Hi, I currently want to share a computer with the local console and a remote console (via a kvm extender). I will only be using one or the other and was wondering if it could be possible to use a kvm switch in reverse? I.e. switch between consoles as opposed to switching between computers? (I already have a kvm switch at my disposal but am a bit scared to try lest I damage the extender).

This is not possible, except with pure mechanical switches.

Arno

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