Professional workstations have included DisplayPort ports for quite some time, the interface’s prominence growing in tandem with the ever-increasing demand for multiple-monitor setups - according to a Jon Peddie Research study, multi-display systems can result in a 42 percent increase in productivity...
In some modern server room and data centers it is known that the top of the line over IP and LCD console KVMs are used to operate effectively. However, what impacts do IT personnel or maintenance engineers face when dealing with a malfunctioning server that is not connected to KVM - a lack of connectivity can lead to a series of frustrations... 'Laptop USB KVM Console Crash Cart Adapter'
DisplayPort MST can be found on some of the latest desktop KVM switches, and while it is firmly established that multiple-monitor setups at desktop workstations can increase productivity and provide a better user experience, what exactly is DisplayPort MST, and does your desktop KVM switch really need it?
Increasing numbers of installers and integrators are recognizing the benefits of HDBaseT technology in commercial AV Meets IT settings that require KVM extenders, especially in terms of distance and USB extension, so we take a look at what makes the technology the right choice for extending KVM signals