{"id":372,"date":"2012-06-12T09:12:52","date_gmt":"2012-06-12T07:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/?p=372"},"modified":"2012-07-31T15:25:11","modified_gmt":"2012-07-31T13:25:11","slug":"kvm-basics-answers-to-the-three-most-important-questions-about-kvm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/2012\/06\/12\/kvm-basics-answers-to-the-three-most-important-questions-about-kvm\/","title":{"rendered":"KVM basics – answers to the three most important questions about KVM"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/strong>Today, we would like to take a closer look at what the three letters KVM actually stand for.<\/p>\n

What does KVM stand for?\"KVM<\/a><\/h2>\n

KVM is no trademark, no particular product and most certainly no company. It’s actually a technology, and one that needs thorough explaining. The abbreviation KVM is rather unexciting and simply stands for K<\/strong>eyboard, V<\/strong>ideo and M<\/strong>ouse. These are the three computer signals KVM products extend, distribute or multiplies; simple as that. Over the last years and increasing demands, more signals such as bidirectional audio, RS232 and transparent USB were added to the range of functions.<\/p>\n

How does KVM work?<\/h2>\n

You will basically learn everything about the technology if you know the three main product groups: KVM extenders<\/a>, KVM switches<\/a> and KVM matrix switches<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Extenders, as their name suggests, extend computer signals from a sender to a receiver. You can remain in your cosy office while your computer enjoys the chilly atmosphere and safety of the server room.<\/p>\n

Switches let you access multiple computers from your desk with just one keyboard, monitor and mouse.<\/p>\n

Matrix switches unite the advantages of extenders and switches in one system. In addition they offer many management features.<\/p>\n

Who can use the products?<\/h2>\n

Basically everyone working with computers, because the technology offers as many advantages as variants.<\/p>\n

The use of KVM provides<\/p>\n

    \n
  • An ergonomic workstation<\/li>\n
  • Being able to work highly focused, because KVM products help remove computers from offices. Now you can say goodbye to emitting heat, radiation and crowded spaces.<\/li>\n
  • Access to many computers without having to leave your workstation<\/li>\n
  • Computer maintenance in the server room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Other aspects like costs, technology and safety also play an important role. But we’ll talk about these aspects in another post.<\/p>\n

    What about you? Do you already use KVM products? And if yes, how do you use them?<\/p>\n

    by: Annette H\u00e4bel<\/em><\/p>\n

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