KVM Cables
KVM Cables covers console cabling for server KVM switches: HP KVM Cat5 interface adapters for USB and PS/2 servers, virtual media adapters, 1x4 USB and PS/2 console cables for ProLiant servers, 3- to 20-foot KVM cables, Cat5 console cable packs and Avocent DSRIQ-USB server interface modules. Together they link a rack of servers to one keyboard, monitor and mouse, locally or over IP.
KVM Cables: 60 products
Buying guide
Cabling a KVM switch
Interface adapters
IP and Cat5 KVM switches reach each server through an interface adapter on its USB or PS/2 and VGA ports, plus a standard Cat5 cable.
Virtual media
Virtual media adapters let you mount a DVD or disk image on a server remotely through the KVM.
Switch family
Interface adapters are specific to a KVM switch family, such as HP's adapters for its own and Avocent-based switches.
KVM Cables
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose USB or PS/2 adapters?
USB for servers from roughly the last fifteen years. PS/2 adapters are for older systems with PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.
How long can a KVM Cat5 run be?
Typically up to about 30 meters between the switch and the server adapter, depending on the switch. Longer runs need extenders.
