On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Rudi Ahlers <Rudi@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Your request inspired me to try a google search:
linux laptop as kvm console
Apparently there is such a device (URL may wrap):
http://us.startech.com/product/NOTECONS01-Portable-USB-PS-2-KVM-Console-Adapter-for-Notebook-PCs
It may require a Windows XP or Mac laptop, but at least one page says itHi all,
Has anyone seen something like this before:
I want to use a laptop as a KVM console. Basically when a technician
goes to one of our datacentres, or clients he has to look for a free
LCD, keyboard & mouse to connect to a server (no network access,
reinstall, troubleshoot failed kernel / HDD, etc). And then hopefully
there's an open power socker in that cabinet.
So I'm thinking why not just use a laptop instead? It already has an
LCD, keyboard, mouse & power. Surely someone has, or may still, build
something that could connect to the laptop's USB port(s) and then to
the server's VGA & USB / PS2 ports, then act as a KVM?
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Kind Regards
Rudi Ahlers
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Your request inspired me to try a google search:
linux laptop as kvm console
Apparently there is such a device (URL may wrap):
http://us.startech.com/product/NOTECONS01-Portable-USB-PS-2-KVM-Console-Adapter-for-Notebook-PCs
works on Linux, too. You could try to contact StarTech, I guess.
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Dale Dellutri
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