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1. Re: KVM for mixed DVI D-sub setup
Not sure if this is much help but I have just been through a lot of searches for a good KVM setup for my two core I7’s..
Fortunately both are DVI-D setups but you can follow some of these links and or call the folks at StarTech and they will tell you what would work best in your situation..
I really like their products and have been using them for years with a PS2 setup..
This is the KVM setup I am going with / not cheep / solid steel stuff which won’t slip all over your desk like the cheep plastic crapolla.. Plus you want to make sure you get one which will give you the full max display capabilities of your setup.
You can drive a truck over these things. (almost). http://ca.startech.com/product/SV231DD2DUA-2-Port-Dual-DVI-USB-KVM-Switch-with-Audio-20-Hu b
My towers are going to be about 25 feet away from the monitors and keyboard so will need some USB and DVI-D range boosters / they also have those products.
http://ca.startech.com/product/DVIEQ-DVI-Equalizer-Extender
http://ca.startech.com/product/USB2FAAEXT15-16-Foot-5-Meter-USB-20-Active-Extension-Cable
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2. Re: KVM for mixed DVI D-sub setup
Or is that what I want? Suggestions?
Keep it simply, all VGA. Get a DVI to VGA adapter for $5 and be done with it.
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4. Re: KVM for mixed DVI D-sub setup
KVMs are finicky. Switching can make your monitor go all haywire, suddenly disconnect your USB keyboard or mouse, do other unpleasant things. You'd need an expensive dual-link DVI KVM if any of your monitors ever go beyond 1920x1200.
After running through a few VGA KVMs, I now use one (free) KVM-like tool: RDCM. Works much better than a KVM for me.
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5. Re: KVM for mixed DVI D-sub setup
Will VGA support desired resolutions without freaking out?
A fair question. I've never gone past 1920 x 1080.