I want to hook an older PS/2 computer and a newer USB computer together through a KVM switch. Will this cable help with that?
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I don't know about that but the one I ordered didn't work at all. I pitched it in the trash.
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Basically, the only thing that the KVM switch would do is allow the 2 computers to share a monitor, KB & mouse.Other than that, they could be "connected" via network.I don't know if that helps.
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I used this cable to connect and old KVM switch with ps2 connections only to a new computer with usb only. Keyboard worked ok but couldn't get the mouse recognized. Had another adapter in use with another computer. Verified the issue moves with this adapter. Not sure if the problem is with the adapter or switch.
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I used this cord to hook up an older keyboard and mouse with the circular connectors to a newer tower that only had usb ports.
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I don't know, I only used it to hook up a PS2 keyboard to newer USB tower. It worked fine for that.
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Yes, USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 will work. You don't need high throughput for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse, so theres no reason to tie up a high speed USB.
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The USB connections are for usb mouse and usb keyboard. It does not appear that they are like some KVMs that have a "shared" usb port. This unit has the purpose of hooking up different keyboard and mouse combinations (Legacy PS/2 or newer USB) both for console control and end machine control.
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I have computers set up for dual monitor use with VGA and DP adapted to DVI with this KVM...no issues.
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If the KVM has a DMS-59 output, probably. You can see a photo of a DMS-59 connector on Wikipedia.
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Yes. At my workplace, I am using an HDMI Monitor, thus it won't work with the VGA outputs of the KVM. So, yes, I use it in order to eliminate an extra keyboard and mouse from cluttering the desk...
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Not with this piece, works for printers only. You need a usb kvm device for that.
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Typically, so long as the KVM has power through the USB connections, it will function regardless of the video being connected. However, in my opinion it's not worth it to buy a KVM with HDMI connections if your setup doesn't allow for it. You might even be able to find just a "km" switch by itself without the video part.
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The main cables are about 3 feet each. The one for the button (allowing you to switch which machine you control/display) is about 6 feet. How far apart are the machines that the switch will be connected to? The KVM box itself doesn't have to be accessible or even visible since the button is on a long cable. You might have to get cheap USB and DVI extension cords if the machines are any farther apart than 6 feet though.
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You have to buy an adapter to covert PS2 Connections on the computer to USB. The switch is USB only
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Generally yes. Some KVMs do not comply with USB standards, but they work with most of them. Sometimes if it doesn't work at the keyboard input of the KVM (to record keyboard activity on both PCs) it will work on the input to one of the PCs. Generally works fine on most KVM keyboard input ports though.
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Probably not, the usb jacks on this cable are for the mouse and keyboard. These are for adding a 2nd computer to a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse. StarTech may have a technical support number that you can call to find out what you need. I think I've seen a support number on their website.
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I've only connected both the USB and VGA connector , they are separate cables so if you just want to use either you can. the only problem is that the USB part is what supplies power to the KVM switch (if you are using one) and the switch needs power from somewhere to work.
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I'm not sure which version it is, but I wouldn't recommend this KVM switch. I had problems with it from about the second week I started using it. About every other time I used it, I had to unplug all of the cables in it and then plug them all back in to get them to work. I finally gave up on it and ordered a Tripp Lite one that worked fabulously for me.
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Yes. I use it with KVM switch between my PC desktop and Mac laptop. Some of the extra buttons have different default assignment under two OSes, but other than that, no issues
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It is USB powered (No separate power supply). I'm not sure I fully understand the planned setup. It sounds like one KVM will have mouse, keyboard, and one monitor and the other will have the second monitor. If so, I can't say because I've no experience trying something like that. I'd suggest typing the question into a search engine (such as Google) to see if anyone else has discussed this arrangement. I use mine for USB mouse, keyboard, and speaker, and a DVI monitor. It works very well with my Win 7 and Win 8 PCs. Before acquiring the Win 8 PC, I had a Win XP computer attached to it. It worked much of the time, but sometimes the mouse would freeze when switching between the computers. Your experience might depend on the operating systems you are using.
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Sabina, this will not work for you. You will need to get a cross cable for a computer to computer connection. Or you will need to get a switch and use 2 of these cables.