Re: issues with KVM switches

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Hi,

> While it is generally advised that people don't hotplug PS/2
> devices, I'm not sure where, if anywhere this is actually
> officially documented.  The devices have insert events they send,
> which implies that they were intended for hot swap purposes IMHO.

Sounds logical.

> I've been hotplugging PS/2 devices ever since they've appeared on
> the market and have never once had any problem or any device get
> hurt.
>
> I would consider the likelyhood of damage ever occuring to be as
> small or smaller than a particular device (such as USB) getting
> damaged by hotplugging.
>
> So, while there might be something out there stating they're
> officially not hotpluggable, I would wager all modern PS/2
> devices, and the port they plug into is well equipped to deal
> with this.

It can happen though... We fried two or three (ASUS) mainboards here by
hot-plugging the keyboard. It was the main reason why we bought a KVM
switch.

It could have been very bad luck, but I rather be safe than sorry with my
servers.
Sander.



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