Is there such a KVM?

[talksr]

Hi there,

I am struggling to find one so wonder if they exist yet?

 

I have a dual monitor display. It takes two outputs from an HP desktop and they go into two Dell monitors.

I would like to also link my Microsoft Surface to these screens via the docking station. The docking station will provide one display port output.

 

My question is, is there a KVM product that would take up to two display port outputs x 2 (so you could have two dual screen devices) but can also take two USB inputs and split them also?

 

Otherwise, I am going to need two sets of keyboards and mouse which is silly.

 

Hopefully you can understand what I mean!

[Andrew_C]

This will do your USB switching. You might have to use the monitors built in switch to choose between DP & VGA.

[talksr]

This will do your USB switching. You might have to use the monitors built in switch to choose between DP & VGA.

 

Thanks, that is very good.

 

Don't think I can, as I have a mac mini coming off of the right hand one. It is complicated! Use the Mac Mini only for photo editing, so it is not used as much, but need it and it doesn't have its own monitor like most Apple stuff!

[DalekSec]

If a KVM doesn't exist for what you want it to, what about this? https://symless.com/synergy

 

I use it at home between my MBP and Desktop works flawlessly

[Norphy]

A dual port KVM switch with USB and DisplayPort?

 

https://www.belkin.com/uk/p/P-F1DN104W-3/

 

Does that one fit the bill? Knowing Belkin it won't be cheap but their KVM switches are generally very good.

[DalekSec]

A dual port KVM switch with USB and DisplayPort?

 

https://www.belkin.com/uk/p/P-F1DN104W-3/

 

Does that one fit the bill? Knowing Belkin it won't be cheap but their KVM switches are generally very good.

 

Upwards of £800!!! Be easier to buy a Mac and bootcamp it!

[Norphy]

Upwards of £800!!! Be easier to buy a Mac and bootcamp it!

 

OK, so that's a special kind of insane just there. I didn't realise it'd be that much!

[Norphy]

https://www.startech.com/uk/Server-Management/KVM-Switches/2-port-dual-dp-kvm-switch~SV231DPDDUA2

 

That one is cheaper but still insanely expensive. It looks like DisplayPort KVMs are just generally expensive...

 

Does it have to be DisplayPort? Can you not use DisplayPort to DVI dongles to your devices? Dual-head DVI KVMs would be somewhat less expensive.

 

https://www.startech.com/uk/Server-Management/KVM-Switches/dual-monitor-dvi-kvm-switch-4-port~SV431DD2DU3A

 

Twice the ports for 1/4 the cost.

Edited October 9, 2018 by Norphy

[Arthur]

is there a KVM product that would take up to two display port outputs x 2 (so you could have two dual screen devices) but can also take two USB inputs and split them also?

It is sold out at the moment, but this is probably what you're looking for...

 

https://store.level1techs.com/products/kvm-switch-dual-monitor-model

 

This KVM even supports high-end RGB gaming keyboards! [emoji2]

[talksr]

Blimey, the Belkin one was so expensive, yet it took display port in and then does HDMI out! Where is the logic there?!

 

I think I may need to go for something non-display port based as you suggest as those sorts of prices are just mad!

 

Thanks for your suggestions. Really helpful.