Is there a good way to build a DIY LCD KVM?

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I've wondered for some time whether it would be possible to build an LCD KVM. My server room has two KVM switches with CRTs, and I really don't want to shell out $1000+ on one of the nice 1U rackmount pull-out KVMs just for a bit more rack space. Is there any to use a laptop, or something similar to build a 1U rackmount KVM?

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 11 '11 at 17:07

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By the time you pay for a laptop, a multi-port KVM and a drawer you're at least 3/4 of the way (if not 100%) to the cost of a ready-to-use unit.

answered Feb 11 '11 at 17:07

Dennis Williamson

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ewwhite · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-09T17:13:33.943

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Use a laptop and add a Startech USB Crash Cart to provide KVM functionality.

edited Apr 09 '12 at 17:13

answered Jan 18 '12 at 20:39

ewwhite

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Is there a good way to build a DIY LCD KVM?

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