What is KVM?

KVM Switches are having a wide spread uses ranging from home to business institutions but they have gain more importance and popularity especially in the business organization to access multiple computers at a time through the utilization of a button or dial or a keyboard shortcut (Hot key). KVM Switch is thus a helpful tool in reducing the cost of such complicated tasks as well as more generating more efficiency in the work.

KVM devices are basically of 2 types: -
(a) Analog KVM Technology which supports access of multiple computers in the same location.
(b) KVM over IP which can support access of multiple computers either in the same local area or in the remote areas.

The advantages of KVM Switches are cost reduction, limited cable clutter in the room, save server room space and increases productivity & efficiency of the staff. The major KVM Companies are Avocent, Belkin, Rose and CCC Network System.