TRIPP LITE B022-004-R Desktop KVM Switch, 4-PORT

Average customer rating: 2.5

Plenty to like
BEWARE! Non-standard cables!

TRIPP LITE B022-004-R Desktop KVM Switch, 4-PORT

Manufacturer: TRIPP LITE
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000246ZI0

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Product Description

Tripp Lite's 4-port KVM Switch Kit is the optimal solution for controlling 4 computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. Switch between computers simply by entering an easy hot key combination on the keyboard or by pushing the selector switch on the unit itself. The compact desktop design allows you to put the switch within easy view so that you can see the status LEDs. Installation is a snap - just connect the PCs to the switch using the cables provided. No software or complicated set-up procedures are required. This PS/2 switch can be used to control a USB, Sun or Mac computer when adding the appropriate adapter. Rugged metal design.

Customer Reviews:

Plenty to like.......2007-05-08

There is plenty to like. First off it works well, and isn't that the main thing. One of the things I like the best is that it is able to power itself from the cables connected to the PCs and KVM so there is one less 'wall wart' to try and find a place to plug in. The 'combined cables' are a mixed blessing. From a neatness and reliability standpoint they are great. But that makes them proprietary, so you need to buy all new cables for this ... even if you have some sitting around. I also dislike the fact that they do not include any of the PC side cables. While I understand that including 4 cables would be a waste for many, the fact that I am buying the unit means that I have at least two PCs that I want to connect. So I would think that it would make sense to include 2 PC cables in the package. But that is just a minor rant since, in reality, the cost of the cables would be paid in any event.

Bottom line, it is my favorite of all the KVMs that I have used over the years.

BEWARE! Non-standard cables!.......2005-11-13

It turns out that this doesn't work like normal KVM switches: it uses special non-standard adapter cables, which apparently aren't necessarily available on amazon.com, or if they are cost a lot. So you can't replace your existing 2-port KVM with this one, for example, and reuse the existing cables. And you may not even be able to use THIS KVM because you may not be able to find the cables you need. This KVM switch only comes with ONE cable to attach to your mouse, keyboard, and video; you have to buy at least two additional cables to make this KVM switch functional.

So once you factor in the cost of the extra special-built cables you have to buy (assuming you can even find them), this KVM is VERY expensive. I'm returning mine. It would be nice if the item description bothered to mention the special cable type requirement.

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