KVM Switches
KVM Switches covers desktop and rack KVM switches and extenders: StarTech 2-, 4- and 8-port switches in VGA, DVI, DisplayPort, dual-monitor and quad-monitor versions, many with audio and USB hubs, HP server console switches and 1x4 KVM console switches, a Dell 8-port expansion unit for rack consoles, and Matrox Extio KVM extenders that move a workstation's display, USB and audio away from the machine.
KVM Switches: 439 products
Buying guide
Choosing a KVM switch
Video type and monitor count
Match the switch's video ports and monitors per computer to your setup. A dual-monitor switch needs two video cables from each computer.
Emulated USB
Switches that emulate the keyboard and mouse, like StarTech's DDM models, keep every computer seeing them, so switching is near-instant.
Desktop or rack
Desktop KVMs serve a few PCs at one desk. Rack and IP KVMs manage dozens of servers, locally or remotely.
KVM Switches
Frequently asked questions
Will a KVM switch work with a USB-C laptop?
Yes, through a USB-C to DisplayPort or HDMI adapter plus a USB connection, if the switch supports that video type. Some newer switches have USB-C ports built in.
Can a KVM switch share audio and USB devices?
Many StarTech models switch speakers, a microphone and a USB hub along with the keyboard and mouse, so a printer or drive follows the active computer.
What is an IP KVM?
A KVM switch that digitizes each server's console so you can reach it over the network from a browser or client, as well as at the local console.
