Peripherals
Peripherals covers the devices around a computer or server rack: KVM switches and extenders from StarTech, HP, Dell and Matrox, rack KVM consoles, keyboards and mice from HP, Kensington and Lenovo, card readers from SD and smart card to HP proximity readers, USB 3.0 and FireWire cards, display adapters, pens and tablet styluses, and a few tools such as a Fluke 87-V multimeter.
Peripherals: 1,085 products
Buying guide
Choosing peripherals
Connection type
USB has replaced PS/2 on most PCs, but many servers and KVM switches still list PS/2 support, so check the ports at both ends.
One console, many servers
KVM switches and rack consoles let one keyboard, monitor and mouse control a whole rack of servers.
Security devices
Smart card and proximity readers add badge or card sign-in to shared PCs, and print release to printers.
Peripherals
Frequently asked questions
Do you carry OEM keyboards and mice?
Yes: HP, Compaq and Lenovo keyboards and mice, including models that shipped with business desktops, alongside Kensington Pro Fit devices.
What's the difference between a KVM switch and a KVM extender?
A switch shares one console among several computers. An extender moves the console away from one computer over Cat5 or fiber, as Matrox's Extio units do.
Can smart card readers work with Windows sign-in?
Yes. Readers like HP's Smart Card Reader support Windows smart card logon when the organization has smart card certificates set up.
