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📣 thangalin

3840x2160 120 Hz KVM


Can someone recommend a KVM that works? I've been looking for a couple of years now.

Requirements:

* 2-port, 1-monitor, DisplayPort 1.4 KVM

* Wired push button switch (and cable can be extended if needed)

* Runs at 3840x2160 @ 120 Hz (or 60 Hz), ideally 144 Hz

* Works with docking station (HP USB-C Dock G5 for business)

* Works with Classic 101 Black Buckling Spring USB keyboard

* Works with Logitech TrackMan Marble Trackball

* Works with HP laptop and desktop (NVIDIA T1000 GPU)

Anti-requirements:

* Does not intercept keystrokes (or can be disabled)

* Does not intercept mouse scrolling (or can be disabled)

* Does not randomly repeat keys

* Does not block certain keystrokes (e.g., ctrl+shift+t)

* Does not let Windows laptop go to sleep

* Does not take more than 3 seconds to switch between computers

* Does not randomly blank the screen

* Does not lock up the keyboard after switching

Here's the setup showing both computers and the push button switch:

* https://i.ibb.co/5nrDk21/kvm-setup.jpg

* https://i.ibb.co/hFsjT3S/kvm-switch.jpg

I have tried:

* IOGEAR GCS62DP (almost perfect; only 60 Hz; kills keyboard after ~60 swaps; RMA'd)

* DiamondTiger KVM Switch EDID 8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz, DP 1.4 (repeats keys, blanks screen, has screen tearing, and many other issues)

* CanadaComputers iCAN HDMI USB KVM Switch 2x1 with Switch Extension 4K 60Hz (completely blocks certain keystrokes)

Wendell's Level1Techs Store offers a highly recommended KVM, yet lacks a wired push button.

What KVM switches "just work", in your experience, and have a wired push button for switching?

If I need to shunt a DisplayPort EDID feeder to prevent Windows from sleeping, that's acceptable, and a recommendation would be most welcome.


  👤 LargoLasskhyfv Accepted Answer ✓
https://www.aten.com/us/en/products/kvm/desktop-kvm-switches... ?

https://www.startech.com/en-us/server-management/kvm-switche... ?

Not my current experience btw., just know them from the past, where they worked flawlessly, though not at your current demands. Was longer ago.

But remembering those as professional grade gear, I just checked/skimmed and I think by the specs there could be something for you.